Kurdish women fighters became symbols of the battle against Islamic State. But they say Syria's new Islamist-led authorities have told them there's no place for women — even their experienced battalions — in the country's military. Lucy Fielder has more ▻ ↧ Once symbols of war on Islamic State, Kurdish women fighters seek r... Female Kurdish fighters who became global symbols of the fight against Islamic State are negotiating with Syria's new authorities to retain ​a combat role after a government overhaul left their future uncertain.