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Frontline S40E5 — Iraq's Assassins/ COVID in Yemen
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Frontline•Season 40•Episode 5

Iraq's Assassins/ COVID in Yemen

7.4/10 · 139 votesFeb 9, 202154 min

Ranked #4 of 21 in Season 40•+1.5 vs season avg

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How Iranian-backed Shia militias are terrorizing Iraq. FRONTLINE investigates allegations that militias are threatening and killing critics with impunity and targeting U.S. interests. Also in this hour, how COVID is worsening Yemen's humanitarian crisis.

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Episode Summary

"Iraq's Assassins/ COVID in Yemen" is episode 5 of Frontline season 40. It scored 7.4/10 from 139 votes, ranking #4 of 21 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on February 9, 2021.

Next: E6 · Death Is Our Business/ Love, Life & the VirusBest of Season 40