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Haider Kadhim

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as civilians starve die in falluja battle iraqi government detains men who flee

As Civilians Starve, Die in Falluja Battle, Iraqi Government Detains Men Who Flee

The government says it has no choice but to screen fleeing men and boys to prevent Islamic State fighters from escaping among civilians. Amnesty International has said people as young as 15 were being held in 'inhumane and degrading conditions'.