Pieces of Iraqi army gear litter the ground surrounding the checkpoint where they deserted their post when ISIS advanced earlier this month. The attacks have continued by ISIS and the Peshmerga is there to respond only. There orders are to defend the newly claimed territory and protect the civilians in the area. © Omar Alkalouti/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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