Published on December 30, 2017
A militant group deemed too extreme for Al-Qaeda called the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, or sometimes called ISIS) is sweeping through western and northern Iraq at lightning speed, plowing a path toward Baghdad.
This is the biggest crisis to hit the region since U.S. troops left three years ago, and it has lasting implications for global safety and national security.
But, why should YOU care? Watch the video to learn how the crisis affects you.
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