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Iraqi forces edging on central city of Fallujah

Friday, 03 June 2016 6:14 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 03 June 2016 6:14 AM ]

Iraqi forces advance in the Saqlawiyah area, north west of Fallujah, during an operation to regain control of the area from Daesh terrorists on June 2, 2016. ©AFP

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