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– Shifting security situation for journalists in Iraq (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News August 28, 2017

Despite the decline of the Islamic State group's presence in Iraq, the country is no more stable. The reemergence of Shia militias is blurring defined front lines and has elevated general risks for journalists in the region.
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