Video Iraq now a war-based economy, with over 2 million serving in military

Within days, Iraq's Prime Minister is expected to announce the full liberation of the city of Tal Afar from Islamic State...thought to be the last stronghold of the terror group in the north of the country. But how close to peace really is the war-weary nation - Murad Gazdiev speaks to people on the ground.

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