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22 Jun, 2014

Takes four strategic towns

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ISIS takes four strategic towns located along a highway from Syria to Baghdad and could help the militants gain control of  the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.  Iraqi forces withdrew from Haditha, about 270 kilometers (about 168 miles) northwest of Baghdad, during the overnight hours. Sunni tribes considered friendly to the Iraqi army took over security for the town, but officials believe it will fall to ISIS. Iraq’s military spokesman, Maj. Gen. Qassim Atta, told reporters there was a “strategic withdrawal” in some areas but did not detail the specific locations.

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