ABC News Online: Islamic State: Thousands flee Fallujah using first safe exit route amid fresh offensives in Iraq, Syria
The Iraqi army has secured the first safe exit route for civilians to escape the Islamic State group's stronghold of Fallujah in Iraq, and a Norwegian aid group says thousands of people have already used it to flee.
Iraqi security forces launched a major operation last month to recapture the militants' bastion of Fallujah, an hour's drive from Baghdad, but Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said troops were delaying advances to protect civilians.
Tens of thousands of people have been trapped in Fallujah since it was captured by the Islamic State (IS) group, threatened with death by the militants if they fled.
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More News On The Battle For Fallujah
Iraqi forces ready for advance on Fallujah city center -- Daily Sabbah/Anadolu Agency
Iraqi Government Forces Continue Battle to Retake Fallujah -- VOA
ISIL attack on army barracks near Fallujah kills dozens -- Al Jazeera
Thousands Flee Fallujah as Iraq Army Secures Safe Exit -- VOA
Some 4,000 Iraqis Flee Fallujah As Army Advances -- RFE
Escape from Fallujah: 4,000 civilians leave the ISIS stronghold after Iraqi troops secured a safe exit route from the besieged city -- Daily Mail
19,000 civilians have fled Fallujah, Iraqi minister says -- Daily Sabah/Anadolu Agency
Iraqi defense: Hundreds of militants arrested in Fallujah -- UPI
Iraq arreests 500 IS suspects fleeing Fallujah with civilians -- AFP
Iraq probes human rights violations in Fallujah offensive -- US News and World Report
650 Fallujah escapees missing amid killings and torture by Shiite militia -- RUDAW
Iraq Is Investigating Alleged Executions Of Sunnis In Fallujah -- Reuters
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