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Iraq starts excavation of large mass grave left by Islamic State Iraq starts excavation of large mass grave left by Islamic State © AFP

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Issued on: 18/08/2025 - 11:17Modified: 18/08/2025 - 11:41

Iraqi officials have begun the excavation of what is believed to be a mass grave left behind by the Islamic State extremist group during its rampage across the country a decade ago. The operation is initially limited to gathering visible human remains and surface evidence while preparing for a full exhumation that officials say will require international support. Story by Bryan Quinn.

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