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Watch: Islamic State buried thousands in 72 mass graves in Iraq and Syria

BY Desiree Huitt

According to the AP, the body count in these mass graves is unknown, but is estimated to be between 5,200 and 15,000.

At least 72 mass graves have been identified in Syria and Iraq. According to the AP, the body count is unknown but is estimated to be between 5,200 and 15,000. As more territory is recovered from ISIS, more mass graves will likely be found. The video below maps out the mass graves, and it also contains interviews from Yazidi survivors and forensic scientists.

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Image courtesy of AP

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