VOICED : Iraqi neighbourhood holds out against jihadists

The video discusses the ongoing conflict in Iraq, focusing on the town of Gibbor, where local residents have joined forces with the government to resist Islamic jihadists. Despite limited resources, they have successfully blocked the advance of these militants. The conflict has united different religious communities in the town, which is often divided by sectarianism. The video highlights the determination of the local fighters and the severe impact of the conflict, including casualties and destruction. It also touches on the personal losses suffered by residents, such as the burial of relatives in private gardens due to the occupation of the town cemetery by jihadists.

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