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Holy War Hotel: 5-star resort opens for ISIS supporters in Iraq

Holy War Hotel: 5-star resort opens for ISIS supporters in Iraq

contributors 05/07/2015

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“It may look like any other top resort in Iraq, but the Ninawa International Hotel in Mosul has one major difference. It is the first 5-star hotel for Islamic State jihadists. It includes a swimming pool and tennis court… but no bar.”

RT: “Jihad Hotel: 5-star resort opens for ISIS supporters in Iraq”

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