US-backed Syrian forces resume attacks on last ISIL enclave

The US backed Syrian democratic forces have launched another assault on the Islamic state group’s last enclave in Syria.

Head of the forces’ media office, Mustafa Bali said their troops were in direct violent clashes.

Islamic state militants are centred in the town of Baghuz in Eastern Syria.

Once the village is taken, the US and its allies are expected to formally declare the end of the caliphate proclaimed by is in 2014.