DHAKA: More than 13,000 families have fled Fallujah in the past few days amid clashes and shelling after the city fell to Al-Qaeda-linked militants.

The Iraqi Red Crescent said on Wednesday, reports The Straits Times.

‘Most of them are now living in schools, public buildings or with relatives,’ said Mohammed al-Khuzaie, a Red Crescent official.

BDST: 2027 HRS, JAN 08, 2014
Edited by Robab Rosan, Current Affairs Editor