Military base for Iraqi Security forces and iran nan backed shiite militants. Thousands of civilians have fled isis advance in ramadi but many are trapped at a key bridge unable to make the trek towards baghdad. Our Senior Correspondent arwa damon is live in baghdad right now. Why are those refugees unable to get to baghdad . Well simply put, because today the government decided for reasons that have not been fully disclosed to us even though we have been asking about it to close the bridge. This bridge was open yesterday for refugees but only those who have a sponsor in baghdad province. This is a bridge that connects baghdad province to Anbar Province. The hundreds we saw there earlier today, really trying to get by in what can be described as unbearable conditions. Not just because of the violence that they witnessed that forced them to flee but because of this sandstorm that was taking place that lasted for hours. It was the kind of sandstorm that causes the dirt to get stuck in yo
A virginia man was arrested at the scene. Pressure cookers have been used in several terrorist scenes. The incident taking place as people were gather for a memorial day concert. Iraqi forces rising up against isis. Taking the city ramadi showing life after the u. S. Defense secretary questioned their will. All this as we get disturbing reports of mass slaughter in syria at the hands of isis fighters. I want to start with the situation unfolding in ramadi with Senior International correspondent arwa damon live in baghdad. Good morning, arwa. Reporter good morning, christine. That force is attempting to push isis back is made up of the Iraqi Security forces and army and police but also perhaps more importantly they are being beefed up and supported by these Iranianbacked Shia military forces proven to be instrumental in the battle for tikrit. Given the ability for sectarian tensions to rise. They are working alongside the sunni tribes. Those tribes do need more weapons and there are cal
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