Why the Islamic State tried an audacious attack on Kirkuk

Name: Why the Islamic State tried an audacious attack on Kirkuk
Uploaded: 2016-11-11T00:21:57Z
Duration: P472S
Description: In October, the Islamic State launched an offensive on the city of Kirkuk, Iraq. The attack was ultimately suppressed by Kurdish military forces, but it also diverted other anti-ISIS efforts and possibly escalated ethnic tensions in the culturally diverse city. Special correspondent Christopher Livesay reports from Kirkuk.

Clip: 11/10/2016 | 7m 52s

In October, the Islamic State launched an offensive on the city of Kirkuk, Iraq. The attack was ultimately suppressed by Kurdish military forces, but it also diverted other anti-ISIS efforts and possibly escalated ethnic tensions in the culturally diverse city. Special correspondent Christopher Livesay reports from Kirkuk.

Aired: 11/10/16

Rating: NR

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