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Iraqi premier halts army shelling on civilians

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Iraq's prime minister says he has ordered the army to stop shelling populated areas held by the Islamic State group.

 

During a conference held in Baghdad, Haider al-Abadi says Saturday the decision aims to prevent the targeting of "innocent victims" during military operations to drive out the militants from areas and cities they control.

 

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