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“In 2014, everybody kind of knows that the Iraqi army fled when it was attacked by ISIS. But actually, the Kurdish Peshmerga, although they had a better reputation, fled even faster, about a month later, when they were attacked.”

Quote by Patrick Cockburn

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Patrick Cockburn

Patrick Cockburn is a renowned British journalist known for his in-depth reporting on the conflicts in the Middle East. His career began in the 1970s when he started working for The Scotsman. Cockburn is praised for his profound insights into war and conflict, and his work often reveals the complexities of politics and society. more

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