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UN: Iraqi Civilians Suffering 'Staggering'

Tue, 01/19/2016 - 7:51am

UN: Iraqi Civilians Suffering 'Staggering' - BBC

The UN says violence suffered by civilians in Iraq "remains staggering", with at least 18,800 killed between 1 January 2014 and 31 October 2015.

Some 3.2 million people have also been displaced internally over the same period, according to a new report.

The UN accuses so-called Islamic State of systematic and widespread violence, including holding some 3,500 mainly women and children as slaves.

Alleged abuses by troops, militiamen and Kurdish forces were also recorded…

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