PBS NewsHour

Civilian suffering, sliding morale in IS territory

Clip: 12/26/2014 | 7m 20s

The Islamic State has tried to paint an idealized portrait of life under its governance. But according to The Washington Post, the people who live in militant-controlled territory face failing infrastructure, power cuts, skyrocketing prices for basic goods and hunger. Liz Sly, Washington Post bureau chief in Lebanon, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the reality.

Aired: 12/26/14

Rating: NR

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