Episode
Frontline: Iraq Uncovered
Overview
FRONTLINE investigates allegations of abuse of Sunni Muslim civilians by powerful Shia militias.
Details
- Series
- Frontline
- Season
- Season 35
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2017-03-21
Episode context
Iraq Uncovered is Episode 11 in Season 35 of Frontline. It aired on 2017-03-21.
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