Distressing Video Shows Executions of ISIS Fighters by Iraqi Soldiers

Distressing Video Shows Executions of ISIS Fighters by Iraqi Soldiers
Members of the Emergency Response Division celebrate in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq July 8, 2017. Reuters/Alaa Al-Marjani
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A distressing video posted online this week shows the executions of alleged fighters loyal to the ISIS terrorist group---at the hands of Iraqi soldiers.

In the clip, the soldiers are seen throwing the ISIS terrorists off a cliff and shooting their bodies as they hit the ground, according to the New York Post. Iraqi officials are now investigating the clip after it was posted on Twitter and taken down.

Brig. Gen. Yahya Rasool, who is a spokesman for the Joint Operations Command said they’re “keenly observing and following what is being published on social media outlets about the conduct of a number of our soldiers, or those who are wearing uniforms,” as reported by the Independent (which posted the graphic video).

He continued: “We are following this affair very closely, and all the leadership of Iraqi forces and military are keen to know the details of this matter ... . If there’s any violation of human rights from any force—counterterrorism forces, police, army, they will be held accountable militarily and we will be really severe.”

Specifically, according to the Post, an alleged ISIS fighter is dragged by soldiers to a cliff and is then dropped at least 30 feet. The soldiers then open fire on his body when he hits the ground. The execution is reminiscent of methods used by ISIS terrorists during their reign over the area.

A screenshot of the video was uploaded to several news websites.
A screenshot of the video was uploaded to several news websites.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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