Syrian Democratic Forces claim to retake full control of Ghwayran prison, where six-day battle with IS fighters claimed more than 200 lives

Syrian Democratic Forces say Islamic State fighters used children as human shields in bold attack at Gweiran complex

Injured Australian teen inside Gweiran prison in northeastern Syria describes non-stop shooting, says many children killed; Kurds say 550 inmates have surrendered

UNICEF calls for protection of some 850 minors detained inside the prison, some as young as 12, warning they could be 'harmed or forcibly recruited' by IS

Faceoff follows bold assault by the extremists that breached the premises of Gweiran Prison, allowing an unknown number of militants to escape

Syrian Democratic Forces say efforts to combat jihadists today 'more difficult and more dangerous' since their expulsion into Syria's vast desert

Syrian Democratic Forces refutes earlier reports that terrorists broke out of the facility, saying they were located within the compound

Helicopters moved to airport in northeastern city of Qamishli as Russian military grows its presence in area after US withdrawal

5 armored vehicles, accompanied by Kurdish fighters, patrol area where regime forces were expected to deploy as part of a deal with Turkey

US president may have been referring to the Sunday killing by Kurdish and US forces of jihadist leader's spokesman and right-hand man, Abu Hassan al-Muhajir