300.000 people used as human shields in Raqqa

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300.000 people used as human shields in Raqqa
Published March 31st, 2017 - 10:00 GMT via SyndiGate.info

IS leaders transported their own families outside of the northern Syrian city before planting a belt of landmines and checkpoints in and out of Raqqa to prevent civilians from escaping.

All men were ordered to wear the militants' garb of baggy pants and long shirts, making it difficult to distinguish militants from civilians, according to an AP report.

It is estimated 300,000 people are trapped inside the city, living in terrifying uncertainty over their safety.

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