By Sean Nelson
Al Qaeda-inspired ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) overran Iraqi forces in Tikrit City after celebrating their victory in Mosul --- second largest Iraqi city that fell to Sunni militants on Tuesday.
Militants have taken over Tikrit main centers, police stations, and army facilities. Disturbing developments emerged after the dust settled as some sources claimed militants killed several civilians as well.
In a fresh raw footage that shows militants making their way in Mosul yesterday, gun-wielding men are seen indiscriminately shooting down non-combatant civilians
International Organization for Migration has reported that dozens of non-combatant civilians were killed in indiscriminate drive-by shootings. Some Shiite towns were also reportedly attacked by insurgents.
According to news sources, militants took control of Tikrit hands down as the Army and security forces already abandon posts after losing Mosul to ISIS. There were no check posts to stop militants from entering the city. All the military bases were already abandoned hours before the ISIS marched toward the predominantly Sunni city.
Insurgents stormed empty police stations and set most of them on fire. Witnesses say the Turkish Consulate was also stormed and about 40 officials are still missing.
Al Qaeda-inspired ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) overran Iraqi forces in Tikrit City after celebrating their victory in Mosul --- second largest Iraqi city that fell to Sunni militants on Tuesday.
Militants have taken over Tikrit main centers, police stations, and army facilities. Disturbing developments emerged after the dust settled as some sources claimed militants killed several civilians as well.
In a fresh raw footage that shows militants making their way in Mosul yesterday, gun-wielding men are seen indiscriminately shooting down non-combatant civilians
International Organization for Migration has reported that dozens of non-combatant civilians were killed in indiscriminate drive-by shootings. Some Shiite towns were also reportedly attacked by insurgents.
According to news sources, militants took control of Tikrit hands down as the Army and security forces already abandon posts after losing Mosul to ISIS. There were no check posts to stop militants from entering the city. All the military bases were already abandoned hours before the ISIS marched toward the predominantly Sunni city.
Insurgents stormed empty police stations and set most of them on fire. Witnesses say the Turkish Consulate was also stormed and about 40 officials are still missing.
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