UK hails ISIS wipeout in Syria, vows to continue fight against terrorist ideology

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday hailed the defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS) after the capture of the terrorist network's last held territory of Baghuz in Syria and vowed to carry on fighting the terrorist ideology.

Prime Minister May praised the extraordinary courage of British forces that have fought in Syria and Iraq alongside a US-led global military coalition.

"The liberation of the last Daesh (ISIS) held territory is a historic milestone that would not have been possible without their (armed forces') commitment, professionalism and courage, May said in a Downing Street statement.

But we must not lose sight of the threat Daesh poses and the Government remains committed to eradicating their poisonous ideology. We will continue to do what is necessary to protect the British people and our allies, she said.

UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt echoed her views on the historic moment achieved by the tireless work of the global forces against terror.

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