Friday, May 15, 2015

IS Captures Capital of Iraq's Largest Province; Seen as Critical Blow to US-Backed Mil.Effort

Islamic State (IS) fighters took control of key sites today (May 15, 2015) in the heart of Ramadi -- capital of Anbar, Iraq's largest province -- in what marked a significant blow to a US-backed military campaign to retake territory from Muslim militants, according to the Washington Post website.

The Islamic State offensive -- which began with ambush-style attacks last night -- touched off panicked attempts to flee the city and avoid the militants' tightening noose on routes to safety.

"It was just like scenes of carnage in a World War II movie with bombing all around and dead people in the streets," said Ali Dulaimi, a 28-year-old student at Anbar University.

He fled central Ramadi for calmer neighborhoods with his three brothers and parents, but has not been able to find a way out of the city.

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