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Trash Bag Reporting
- Rukmini Callimachi uses trash bags to collect documents left behind by ISIS fighters in newly liberated buildings.
- This is dangerous work, involving explosions, gunfire, and airstrikes.
Understanding ISIS
- Being on the ground is crucial for understanding the story, especially when trying to understand ISIS.
- Examining documents left behind can offer insights into ISIS's daily life and motivations.
Frustrating Interviews
- Callimachi interviewed around two dozen ISIS members, but found their stories often lacked personal involvement in atrocities.
- They claimed to have witnessed horrific events but denied participation, frustrating her efforts to uncover the truth.