Another big exodus in Iraq (PHOTOS)

The commander of Badr Organization, a Shiite militia, has said that his forces are ready to help defend Ramadi.

Haft-e Sobh front page – April 19

A humanitarian crisis is in the making in Ramadi, Iraq. Up to 70,000 residents of the city of 250,000 are fleeing an IS advance on the city.

According to Haft-e Sobhdaily, it comes after the United States and some Arab countries put pressure on Baghdad to limit the activities of 30,000-plus trained Shiite fighters in the war against IS terrorists.

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi obliged and his decision emboldened IS fighters to pursue their deadly goal in Ramadi.

The commander of Badr Organization, a Shiite militia, has said that his forces stand ready to help defend Ramadi. Whether the prime minister has the guts to make a courageous decision remains to be seen.

What comes bellow is a collection of photos showing the outflow of the Iraqis:

 

Emad Askarieh

Emad Askarieh has worked as a journalist since 2002. The main focus of his work is foreign policy and world diplomacy. He started his career at Iran Front Page Media Group, and is currently serving as the World Editor and the Vice-President for Executive Affairs at the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website.

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