At refugee camp, kids who escaped Mosul are happy to be free

Name: At refugee camp, kids who escaped Mosul are happy to be free
Uploaded: 2017-01-10T00:20:24Z
Duration: P592S
Description: A refugee camp just east of Mosul was supposed to be a temporary haven for those fleeing life under the Islamic State. As winter approaches, residents are stuck living in tents under harsh conditions. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs speaks with some of the children who are still happy to be safely away from the horror and finally free to play and learn.

Clip: 01/09/2017 | 9m 52s

A refugee camp just east of Mosul was supposed to be a temporary haven for those fleeing life under the Islamic State. As winter approaches, residents are stuck living in tents under harsh conditions. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs speaks with some of the children who are still happy to be safely away from the horror and finally free to play and learn.

Aired: 01/09/17

Rating: NR

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At refugee camp, kids who escaped Mosul are happy to be free

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