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May 18, 2016 News Release

Libya: ISIS Executed Dozens in Newest Stronghold

Also Diverts Food, Medicine from Sirte Residents

An ISIS official makes an announcement ahead of the execution of two men for “sorcery” in Sirte, Libya. Image from a 2015 Islamic State (ISIS) video. The online clearinghouse Jihadology.net posted the video on its website.
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