Iraqi families risk all to flee jihadist-held Hawijah

AFP English 2016-01-11

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Hundreds of families are fleeing hunger and jihadist rule in the Iraqi city of Hawijah and surrounding areas. Many have died on the perilous journey to reach Iraqi security forces, which have moved closer to Hawijah following recent gains against the Islamic State group.

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