Minorities flee Islamic State-ruled Mosul

Sunni-led group’s takeover of Iraq’s second largest city prompts exodus of Christians, Shia and other communities.

Sunni-led rebels belonging to the Islamic State group have ordered Christians to leave the northern Iraqi city of Mosul as it fights to control the city. Shia Iraqis and other minorities in the area have also fled their homes as they are afraid they will be persecuted.

Al Jazeera’s Omar al Saleh reports from Mosul.

Source: Al Jazeera