Has Raqqa Been Liberated?

On 17 October 2017, following a lengthy battle that saw massive destruction to the city, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declared the liberation of Raqqa from the Islamic State to be complete.

Is Raqqa still under ISIS control?

By June 2017, Raqqa remained the only major Syrian city fully under ISIL control and was, therefore, its effective center of operations.

Can I visit Raqqa?

However, a person can enter, or remain in, al-Raqqa province if they do so solely for a legitimate purpose or purposes. What is a legitimate purpose? Travelling to al-Raqqa province to visit friends or for business or religious purposes are not legitimate purposes for travel to the area.