US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces fighters stand at a position in the Baghouz area in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, the last stronghold of ISIS in the region. AFP
US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces fighters stand at a position in the Baghouz area in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, the last stronghold of ISIS in the region. AFP

Final ISIS push slowed after ‘unexpected’ appearance of more civilians