The Iraqi women braving Basra's minefields

Subscribe to France 24 now: f24.my/YouTubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 f24.my/YTliveEN ... Suiting up in full body armour, face shields and helmets, a group of 14 #women set out across the rugged fields of #Iraq's #Basra Province to take on one of the world's most dangerous jobs. They are the region's first all-female demining team and are not only helping clear their region from deadly #explosives but also defying rigid gender norms in a country where just having a job as a woman is rare. Visit our website: www.france24.com/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/France24_en

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