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Islamic State 'massacring civilians' as Iraqi troops close on Mosul

UN says 'preliminary' evidence shows atrocities include executions of former police and murder of civilians on forced marches

Islamic State group took control of Mosul in 2014 (AFP)

By AFP

Published date: 25 October 2016 14:25 BST | Last update: 8 years 6 months ago

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