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Iraqi forces winding down operations in Hawijah

Thursday, 12 October 2017 1:53 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 12 October 2017 1:54 AM ]

The Iraqi forces backed by Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation) retake the Daesh-held city of Hawijah in the province of Kirkuk, 300 kilometres (185 miles) northwest of Baghdad. (Photo by AFP)

Ali Musawi
Press TV, Hawijah

Following the liberation of Hawijah from Daesh terrorists, the Iraqi forces are now in the process of clearing explosive devices left behind by the fleeing terrorists, and searching for sleeper cells hidden in Hawijah. Our correspondent Ali Musawi has more.

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