29 June, 2016

Cracks show inside Islamic State's shrinking caliphate | Reuters

Cracks show inside Islamic State's shrinking caliphate | Reuters: "As an array of forces make inroads into their territory spanning Iraq and Syria, the jihadis are becoming even harsher to maintain control of a population that is increasingly hostile to them, according to Iraqi officials and people who managed to escape.



"They are harsh, but they are not strong," said Major General Najm al-Jubbouri, who is in command of the operation to recapture Mosul and the surrounding areas. "Their hosts reject them.""



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