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Members of Iraq's mainly Shiite Popular Mobilization Units hold up an Iraqi flag. The volunteer militia, though split into several factions, has been instrumental in the fight against Daesh militants in Iraq. (AFP/File).

June 25th, 2015 - 09:33 GMT

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