Peshmerga and Asaish start a military operation near a disputed area
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Shafaq News / Peshmerga and Asaish forces launched a massive military operation before Sunday afternoon to expel ISIS members in "Dawda" area between Kafri and Tuz Khurmato district.
This area has recently witnessed a remarkable activity of the militants organization by kidnapping civilians.
According to the received information, Peshmerga and Asaish forces clashed with the militants of the organization in "Dawda" area, killing a number of them still chasing others in the valleys.
After the events of October 16, 2017, Dawda witnessed a security vacuum and it became a focus for ISIS armed groups, as no official forces were present in it.