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ISIS Declares State of Emergency in Raqqa

LOSING GROUND

U.S. officials surprised by announcement.

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Reuters

The self-proclaimed Islamic State has reportedly declared a “state of emergency” for its capital in Syria.

Reports, citing unnamed officials, said that ISIS had begun moving furtively within the city of Raqqa in anticipation of a campaign against the city.

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