ISIS Supporters Post Pictures Depicting Removal Of Crosses From Church In Iraq

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May 22, 2015

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On May 19, Islamic State (ISIS) supporters circulated pictures depicting the removal of crosses from one of the churches in Ninawa, Iraq.

The crosses, two of which are visible in the pictures, were incorporated into the church's walls. Several men can be seen using various tools to remove them.  

Below are the pictures that were posted on Twitter by ISIS supporter Abu Qutaiba Al-Tunisi 7 (@qutayba8276):

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