Is the US really in a position to lecture Iraq on democracy, press freedom & protecting minorities?
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Channel: FRANCE 24 English · 2017 · News & Politics
Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN After four months of urban warfare, a new chapter opens in the battle to retake Iraq's second city as the government announced an offensive to retake the western part of Mosul. It promises to be a long fight, what with at least 700,000 residents still trapped inside ISIS-controlled areas. Will the White House start to weigh in on the Russia-backed campaign by the government of Syria, which includes a small dose of engaging Isis while most of the shelling is directed at other rebels elsewhere. Click here for the full Debate: www.france24.com/en/20160220-debate-iraq-mosul-isis-part-one Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/France24_en
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