Bullets, Bombs and Backpay: The Peshmerga's Real Battle

Bullets, Bombs and Backpay: The Peshmerga's Real Battle

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The video discusses the training of Kurdish Peshmerga forces by the German military in Erbil, Iraq, highlighting their effectiveness against ISIS. It covers the importance of medical and tactical training, the economic challenges faced by the Peshmerga due to halted oil revenues from Baghdad, and the need for more equipment. A recent suicide bombing near Erbil underscores the ongoing threat from ISIS. The Peshmerga's reliance on Western support and the challenges of defending a long frontline are also discussed.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the impact of the suicide bombing mentioned in the text.

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What role do Western supports play in the effectiveness of the Peshmerga?

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