The collapse of the Caliphate | Hotspots

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Published 2019-06-22
Islamic State once occupied a Caliphate roughly equal in size to the United Kingdom, our correspondent Alex Crawford was there to witness its dying days.

As the terror group collapsed, allied forced were faced with the task of dealing with thousands of civilians, as well as IS fighters and their families.

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All Comments (21)
  • @stephenm8898
    Isis knew they were doomed the very second Abu Hajaar rolled away and checked out
  • Strange how EVERYONE is all of a sudden are not isis fighters/supporters now they are arrested
  • @itslemonx847
    This is so heartbreaking. Hope that french boy gets reunited with his mother one day
  • @sinker0
    honestly, any reporter reporting on the ground is BEYOND brave
  • I feel sad for those innocent childrens who are paying price for the crime of their parents
  • I hope that the French boy will be able to see his Mum, really heartbreaking
  • This series is seriously underrated. The snapchat stories are awesome as well. Respect to the reporters
  • @Tr4sh_can34
    The last part about the french boy and his mother was heartbreaking.
  • @itsgodnga
    and now, the award for most dramatic flat tire of all time goes to....
  • @cht5086
    Fascinating documentary; thanks for your extraordinary job of illustrating all spectacles from different perspectives.
  • @tamzy4825
    wow how heart wrenching is this, that poor boy and his mother ...
  • @vaqmnrg1688
    no pardon for foreign fighters, and especially no return either.
  • @cjalisyas
    THE BEST EXISTENCE IS NONE EXISTENCE. KNOW LIFE, KNOW PAIN. NO LIFE, NO PAIN.
  • @JohnPesebre
    I pray for that French boy to be united with her mommy. I hope the reporters also cover this reunion in the future.
  • @SpinachThe
    This documentary broke my heart. I hope they’re together now...
  • This story really touches my heart...specially when a mother recive dat that gift from his son... Really heart breaking..
  • @devmalhotra8062
    This is probably the best short documentaries I've ever seen.