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Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
One of the factors which led to the rise of ISIS in Iraq was a lack of Iraqi Security Forces capable of mobilizing to stop the extremists pouring over the Syrian border in 2014.
A few US-trained units like the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Units (ICTS) were effective against the extremists but small in number.
Other countries are now playing a larger role in training other units like Iraq's Rapid Response units.
The military units take part in "counter-terrorism" training at a military base inside Baghdad International Airport on Tuesday.
The exercises are being held over a period of four months in cooperation with Italian forces in Iraq.
Photos: Ahmad al-Rubaye | AFP
A few US-trained units like the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Units (ICTS) were effective against the extremists but small in number.
Other countries are now playing a larger role in training other units like Iraq's Rapid Response units.
The military units take part in "counter-terrorism" training at a military base inside Baghdad International Airport on Tuesday.
The exercises are being held over a period of four months in cooperation with Italian forces in Iraq.
Photos: Ahmad al-Rubaye | AFP
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Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad
Italian forces train Iraqi Rapid Response Units in Baghdad