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Status of women had been used by government over the years to placate conservatives, Al Sharif says

Some fighters have taken pay cuts, while others have quit and slipped away

US-led strikes, rival rebel groups and improved ground forces in Iraq have curbed group’s influence

Outfit’s officers hail from Bedouin tribes, meaning they know how to operate in the desert

Despite threats and murders from radicals, resilient couple manages to tie the knot

Genuine need for reform is being felt at the very top of the ruling establishment