Editorial photo #13490373 Unrest, Conflicts and War

Hashd Shaabi, Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/PMU)

Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim fighters from the Hashd al-Shaabi, or Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/PMU), fire a mortar during the battle to retake Tal Afar in western Mosul on November 17, 2016. The Popular Mobilization Forces, aligned with Iran, have been involved in regional tensions and have experienced airstrikes during military operations by the United States and Israel. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13490373
Date taken: 17 November 2016
Location: —
Photographer: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto
Category: Unrest, Conflicts and War

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