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World Service,3 mins

Facing IS on the front line

World Update

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In Northern Iraq, Islamic State front lines are as close as 700 meters from the Seida community - home to the Kakai religious minority. Here, Kurdish fighters from the PKK are the main force pushing back against IS. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Dan Damon has been on the front line speaking to those keeping Islamic State at bay. (Photo: Fighters at a PKK defence base in Northern Iraq. Credit: Huong Ly / ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)

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