Iraqi security forces backed by Shi'ite militias on Sunday (August 31) broke the two-month siege of Amerli by Islamic State militants and entered the northern town, officials said. The mayor of Amerli and army officers said troops backed by militias defeated fighters from the Islamic State (IS) to the east of the town.
Iraqi Forces, Militias Break Siege In Amerli -officials
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Sun, 08/31/2014 - 7:47pm
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