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Iraqi troops move into Ramadi centre

Iraqi troops began a final assault on so-called Islamic State in Ramadi.

The Iraqi army moved into the centre of Ramadi, as it continues its attempt to drive back so-called Islamic State. If the army succeeds, it will have big implications both for Iraq and for IS. Also in this programme/podcast: Burundi faces the prospect of African Union troops coming in uninvited; Spain tears up its two-party system; and are we being too precious about heroes of the past?
Picture: An Iraqi soldier watches IS movements on the front line in Ramadi
Credit: AP

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