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ISIS fighters have set up checkpoints and prepared ambushes to prevent people from leaving [Reuters]
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Civilians who fled their homes due to the clashes between Iraqi security forces and Islamic state militants move through the town of Hit in Anbar province, April 4, 2016.
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Anbar Governor Removed from Office
Al-Anbar–Al-Anbar Governorate Council had decided to remove governor Souhaib al-Rawi from office. During the session in al-Khalidiya district, with the presence of 18 members, the Anbar council agreed unanimously to discharge the governor from his position based on...Caption:
Al-Hashd Al-Shaabi Burns Down Homes in Fallujah
The Iraqi government continues to ignore warnings made by the international community and human rights groups about the involvement of Al-Hashd Al-Shaabi militia in the battle to liberate Fallujah from ISIS. Warnings about extremist groups exploiting the battle for...Caption:
Shi’ite fighters fire a rocket during clashes with ISIS militants in Salahuddin province, March 1, 2015. REUTERS, Ahmed Al-Hussain
Iraqi Forces Storm Fallujah, Chase ISIS Militants
Baghdad-The Iraqi army entered ISIS-held Fallujah in a major dawn offensive on Monday as it made its “final push” to recapture the city from jihadists, according to Iraqi military officials. Troops besieged ISIS from three fronts and managed to advance into urban...Caption:
Demonstration in a parade during a ceremony marking the Iraqi Police Day at Amiriyat al-Fallujah in Anbar province, REUTERS