Iraqi Military Officials Accuse The Islamic State Of Using Chlorine Bombs

ISIL fighters have captured large swathes of territory in Iraq and neighbouring Syria [Reuters]

Iraqis Say ISIL Used Chlorine Gas In Attacks -- Reuters

Officials north of Baghdad say soldiers and Shia fighters were poisoned in fighting last month.

Iraqi government officials have said ISIL used chlorine gas during fighting with Iraqi soldiers and Shia militia north of Baghdad.

A senior security official, a local official from the town of Duluiya and an official from the town of Balad said the group used bombs with chlorine-filled cylinders during clashes in September.

They told the Associated Press on Friday that about 40 troops and militiamen were affected by the chlorine and showed symptoms of chlorine poisoning, but quickly recovered.

The Washington Post also reported on Friday that 11 police offices had been rushed to hospital about 80km north of Baghdad last month with signs of chlorine poisoning.

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Update: Islamic State militants thought to be using chlorine bombs -- AP

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My Comment: Just another war crime committed by the Islamic State. It is also becoming more and more clear that the "normal rules" of warfare do not apply to the Islamic State.