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January 27, 2015

Shiite Militias Accused of Executing 70 Unarmed Civilians 
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In news from Iraq, the Iraqi military says it has "liberated" the
eastern province of Diyala from the Islamic State. Security forces and
pro-government Shiite militias took control of about two dozen villages
near the border with Iran after a three-day assault. Meanwhile, an Iraqi
governor, parliamentarian and two tribal chiefs are accusing Shiite
militias of executing more than 70 unarmed civilians who had fled the
fighting with the Islamic State. Mass graves have been found in the
eastern village of Barwanah. Some of the victims are said to be
children.

 

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