UN: 200 Mass Graves of Islamic State Victims Found in Iraq

The United Nations said Tuesday more than 200 mass graves have been found in Iraq overwhelmingly containing victims of Islamic State violence. A report issued by the U.N. human rights office and the U.N. Assistance Mission for Iraq says that based on information from Iraqi authorities and non-governmental organizations, the graves contain between 6,000 and 12,000 bodies. The U.N. anticipated finding more such graves in the future. Nearly half were found in Ninewa province where...

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