IS defeated in 'capital' Raqqa"Everything is finished in Raqqa, our forces have taken full control of Raqqa," Mr Sello told AFP news agency on Tuesday afternoon.
"The military operations in Raqqa have finished, but there are clearing operations now under way to uncover any sleeper cells there might be and remove mines."
Mr Sello said an official statement declaring victory in the city would be made soon.
Finally, a bit of cheerful news!