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Iraqis pay tribute to federal police over role in fight against Daesh

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 10:59 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 10 January 2018 10:59 AM ]

Iraqi policemen take part in a parade to mark the national police day on January 9, 2018 in the holy city of Najaf. (Photo by AFP)

Altaf Ahmad
Press TV, Baghdad

Iraq has marked the 96th anniversary of the establishment of the country’s Federal Police. The force has earned the name “Blue Army” for its role in the war against Daesh. The Iraqis used the occasion to pay tribute to the forces that fought alongside the army to destroy the terrorist group. Altaf Ahmad reports from Baghdad.

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