Iraq Probes Execution of 17 Civilians By Shia Militia

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Iraq Probes Execution of 17 Civilians By Shia Militia

An investigation has been launched into the alleged killing of 17 Iraqi civilians by pro-government militiamen in the campaign to retake Fallujah, an official said on Sunday.

The city's mayor, Sadoun Shallan, said: "An investigation is underway into the execution of 17 people from Fallujah."

On Thursday, a local tribal leader claimed the Shia Muslim Hashd al-Shaabi group had executed 17 civilians by firing squad in al-Karma, a city to the northeast of Fallujah.

Shallan said displaced civilians had been reportedly abused by members of the militia, which is currently participating in the offensive to retake Fallujah from ISIL.

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