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REPORT: Armenians in Iraq's Hauresc form an armed force to face Islamic State

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08-09-2014 | 08:47

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REPORT: Armenians in Iraq's Hauresc form an armed force to face Islamic State

At a time when many Christians and minorities are fleeing their homes in Iraq, Armenians living in the town of Hauresc, 30km west of Dohuk, have formed a force of Armenian armed volunteers to protect the said town from the threat of the Islamic State.

For more details, watch Nada Andraos' full report in the VIDEO above

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