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Iraq's Secret Sex Trade
A report on the sexual exploitation of women and girls in Iraq.
November 12, 2019
Flashback: How Baghdadi Came to Lead ISIS
The story of how Baghdadi, a onetime religious scholar and soccer player, came to rule a terror group that seized and governed a swath of territory across Iraq and Syria, is recounted in a 2016 FRONTLINE documentary.
October 27, 2019
Forced to Flee: 6 Documentaries to Watch to Understand the Global Refugee Crisis
The number of people around the world who have been forcibly displaced is at a record high — again — says the UN’s refugee agency.
June 19, 2019
What a Political Alliance Between Two Iraq War-Era Militia Leaders Means For the U.S.
Two controversial Iraq War-era militia leaders announced a political alliance between their blocs, raising questions about the future of American involvement in the country.
June 27, 2018
As the Global Refugee Crisis Intensifies, 6 Docs to Watch
Here are six FRONTLINE documentaries to watch to better understand some of the conflicts driving this global exodus.
June 19, 2018
The Rivalry Behind Three Wars: How Saudi Arabia and Iran Fueled Conflicts in Iraq, Syria and Yemen
How Saudi Arabia and Iran fueled conflicts in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
February 27, 2018
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Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia
FRONTLINE investigates how a dangerous rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia has plunged the Middle East into sectarian war.
February 20, 2018
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Exodus: The Journey Continues
The intimate stories of refugees and migrants, caught in Europe's tightened borders.
January 23, 2018
How ISIS Came to Be: Four Docs to Watch
As Iraq's prime minister announces the end of major military operations against ISIS, here are four documentaries to watch on the evolution of the ISIS threat.
December 11, 2017
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Mosul
Follow four young Iraqi soldiers tasked with leading the fight against ISIS in Mosul.
October 18, 2017
Even After ISIS, Iraqis Face a Deadly Threat: Hidden Explosives
Across Mosul and other parts of Iraq once held by ISIS, a vast and deadly cache of booby-traps and improvised explosive devices was left behind.
October 18, 2017
“The Toughest Battle I’ve Ever Covered”: A Q&A With “Mosul” Director Olivier Sarbil
French journalist Olivier Sarbil lost part of his right hand while covering the Libyan revolution. Even still, he says the fight for Mosul “was definitely the toughest battle I’ve ever covered.”
October 18, 2017