Defeating Islamic State: On the frontline with the Peshmerga

Italy, Germany and UK are leaders in training Peshmerga forces to root out Islamic State in Iraq.

A German trainer with the Kurdistan Training Cooperation Center speaks with a translator and Peshmerga fighter about proper technique for counter-IED operations, in Bnsalwa, Iraq.

(photo credit: LAURA KELLY)

ByLAURA KELLY

JULY 30, 2016 19:42

Updated: AUGUST 7, 2016 09:17

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