Islamic State Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Civilian Escape From Hawija

As the U.S.-backed Iraqi forces and Shiite militias make preparations to attack the Islamic State (IS) in its last Kirkuk stronghold of Hawija, the terror group has increased checkpoints and landmines around the town to prevent residents from fleeing. VOA's Dilshad Anwar reports.

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