article_snippet: Some people say Some people would rather die in Some people own homes,' said 37-year-old Abu Saif, who sought refuge in Kirkuk after leaving Tikrit yesterday as the Iraqi army and Shia militants advanced.
article_snippet: The forces have yet to enter the Iraqi city of Tikrit, but could soon launch attacks on the adjacent towns of al-Dour and al-Alam. '
article_snippet: We are between the hammer and the anvil,' said 32-year old Omar al-Tikriti, who managed to escape al-Alam several days ago with seven members of al-Alam family. '
article_snippet: Either 32-year old Omar al-Tikriti, who managed to escape al-Alam several days ago with seven members of his family'll be burned by the fire of the (ISIS) militants, or the fire of the militias,' 32-year old Omar al-Tikriti, who managed to escape al-Alam several days ago with seven members of his family added.
article_snippet: Some militia fighters have vowed to avenge the deaths of 1,700 Shi'ite soldiers who were killed by Islamic State militants when Some militia fighters overran Tikrit in June with the support of several local tribes.
article_snippet: Marwan Jebbara pointed out that some 4,000 Sunnis were taking part in the campaign to retake Tikrit.
article_snippet: Shia fighters advancing from the east have said Shia fighters advancing from the east are accompanied by local Sunni people who are in contact with Tikrit residents to reassure Shia fighters advancing from the east Shia fighters advancing from the east safety will be guaranteed if Shia fighters advancing from the east raise white flags when Some militia fighters enter the city.
article_snippet: A Shia cleric travelling with the advancing force reminded fighters A Shia cleric travelling with the advancing force should respect civilians.
article_snippet: Human Rights Watch yesterday said civilians in Tikrit were at 'serious risk' from both ISIS and government forces. '
article_snippet: All commanders in Tikrit need to make sure that All commanders in Tikrit forces protect civilians and allow civilians to flee the combat zone,' said Joe Stork, deputy Middle East and North Africa director.
highlights_snippet: Although the Iran-backed Shia volunteers aim to liberate Tikrit, the Iran-backed Shia volunteers  are accused of ISIS-style atrocities themselves .
  