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Shiite fighters train to take on Islamic State
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Shiite fighters, who have joined the Iraqi army to fight against militants of the Islamic State, take part in field training in the desert in Najaf, south of Baghdad. Reuters Photo
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Thousands of Shiites have volunteered to join the Iraqi Army to fight the Islamic State militants who have captured large swathes of territory in the north of the country. Reuters Photo
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Iraqi security forces have been fighting the militant group on many fronts since last fall, backed by militias and Shiite volunteer fighters. Reuters Photo
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More than 20,000 Shia militiamen from different groups, many backed by Iran, are involved in the fight against the IS. Reuters Photo
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The Shiite fighters make up what is known as the Popular Mobilisation Force. Around 5,000 Iraqi officers and soldiers are working with them. Reuters Photo
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Shiite fighters take part in field training in the desert in Najaf, south of Baghdad. Reuters Photo
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