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LOL: Iraq's new strategy to fight the ISIS
October 16, 2014 11:31 IST
Humor and silly puns are being used as the latest weapons in the fight against extreme militants who now control large swathes of Iraqi territories. Playing on the words Kalifa (Caliphate) and Kurafa (myths or superstitions), the new Iraqi comedy show 'Dawlat al-Khurafa' (state of myths), began airing on Iraqi state television early this month.
A view shows actors during the filming of the set of the television series, whose title is loosely translated as 'state of myths' in Baghdad. Photographer: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters
A crew members helps an actor during filming on the set of the television series. Photographer: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters
A view shows actors during the filming of the set of the television series. Photographer: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters
Director Ali al-Qassim (left) is seen during the filming of the set of the television series. Photographer: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters
A view shows actors during the filming of the set of the television series. Photographer: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters
The 30-part satirical series aims to expose the true nature of the Islamic State extremist organisation -- through slapstick and puns. Photographer: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters
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