An NPU christian militia new recruit aiming with his Ak 47

            An NPU christian militia new recruit testing his Ak 47.
After being taken over by Isis, then liberated by Iraqi Army, Christian people have armed themselves with the help of Iraqi government.  They call themselves NPU, Nineveh Plain Protection Units, ready to defend their neighbourhood  and liberate themselves from Isis occupation.
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Taken in: Iraq / Ninawa / Alqosh (show map)

Taken on: November 4, 2016

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, f/2.2, 1/6400 sec, 35mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens:	EF35mm f/1.4L USM
Aperture:	f/2.2
Exposure Time:	1/6400 sec
Focal Length:	35mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	-2/3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.7 (Macintosh)
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