Truffle foragers killed by suspected IS land mine in Syria.

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Truffle foragers killed by suspected IS land mine in Syria.
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At least six civilians were killed by a land mine in Syria's Deir Ez-Zor province on Sunday, with ISIS being blamed for the incident. Truffle foragers are particularly vulnerable to land mines and ISIS militants since they work in large groups in remote areas. At least 137 civilians have been killed by land mines in Syria this year, including 30 children.

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