(VOVworld) – Iraq reports that Islamic State militants had conducted two chemical attacks near Kirkuk city, killing a child and injuring approximately 600 people. The latest attack was on Saturday in Taza town, about 220 km north of Baghdad.
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| Fighters from Islamic State march through Raqqa, Syria (photo: bbc.co.uk) |
The town was under a chemical rocket attack 3 days ago. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi said IS will have to pay for its crimes. CIA Director John Brennan last month accused IS of using toxic chemicals in Iraq and Syria.