Jacob Russell

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Islamic State group advances in Sinjar have raised concerns about the Peshmerga’s ability to take on the fighters.

Published On 7 Aug 2014

Ancient community flees fearing violent persecution as UN says “humanitarian tragedy” unfolding in Sinjar.

Published On 5 Aug 2014
Three-quarters of Sinjar residents are Yazidi, a religion the Islamic State group views as heretic [Getty Images]

Iraqis displaced from southern areas find sanctuary in schools and with family as they escape north.

Published On 21 Jun 2014
UNHCR says 2,000 refugee families are in the town of Khanaqin [Al Jazeera]

Kirkuk’s Turkmen vow to take up arms if the city is not returned to Iraqi central government.

Published On 18 Jun 2014
Heavily armed men gathered at the offices of the Iraqi Turkmen Front in Kirkuk [EPA]
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