PBS NewsHour

The importance of wresting Fallujah back from ISIS

Clip: 05/30/2016 | 3m 51s

Iraq’s offensive to retake the ancient city of Fallujah, 40 miles west of Baghdad, from Islamic State fighters was launched a week ago. The Shiite-dominated government is under extra pressure to intensify its onslaught after a series of deadly ISIS bombings in Baghdad targeting Shia Muslims, including one today. After Fallujah, all efforts turn to retaking Mosul in the north. John Yang reports.

Aired: 05/30/16

Expired: 06/29/16

Rating: NR

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