Islamic State (IS) Releases Photos Supposedly Showing It Providing Care For Cancer-Stricken Children As Part Of Its Propaganda Efforts

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August 12, 2014

The Islamic State (IS) released today a series of photos that it claims shows some of the group's "care for children sick with cancer."

The IS provided no details about the extent and nature of these cancer care efforts.

The photos show children of various ages, including several newborns, at what appears to be a local hospital. In a couple of images, two men who appear to be physicians examine the children. Several photos show the sick children holding the black IS banner. The banner appears in the background of other photos.

Below are the photos posted by the group:

 

Source: twitter.com/Nynwa_news1, August 12, 2014.

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