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Iraq launches major offensive against Isis

Iraq launches major offensive against Isis

FromFT News in Focus


Iraq launches major offensive against Isis

FromFT News in Focus

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Iraq’s army has launched a major offensive to capture an Isis stronghold north west of the capital Baghdad. It is attempting to clear Islamist fighters from Salahuddin province and the city of Tikrit, hometown of the former dictator Saddam Hussein. Fiona Symon talks to Borzou Daragahi about the risks and rewards of the operation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Mar 2, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon.