Mosul
Germany raises Mosul aid by 100 million euros
World
July 25, 2017
Germany raises Mosul aid by 100 million euros
The German government says it will massively step up its financial aid to the northern Iraqi city of Mosul after…
German ‘IS brides’ found in Mosul
Middle East
July 18, 2017
German ‘IS brides’ found in Mosul
Five German women are in custody following a military operation in the Iraqi city of Mosul. It is alleged that…
Liberation from militants leaves devastation in Mosul
Middle East
July 15, 2017
Liberation from militants leaves devastation in Mosul
There was a smell of death in Mosul’s Old City when Ayman Hashem came back this week to see what…
Syrian Observatory says has ‘confirmed information’ that Islamic State chief killed
Middle East
July 11, 2017
Syrian Observatory says has ‘confirmed information’ that Islamic State chief killed
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told Reuters on Tuesday that it had “confirmed information” that Islamic State leader Abu…
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
Middle East
July 11, 2017
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
Amnesty International said on Tuesday it had identified a pattern of attacks by Iraqi forces and the US-led military coalition…
Iraqi troops push to clear last Mosul ground of IS militants
Middle East
July 10, 2017
Iraqi troops push to clear last Mosul ground of IS militants
Iraqi forces slowly advanced on Monday to retake the last patch of ground in Mosul where Islamic State militants are…
Iraqi Prime Minister congratulates armed forces for Mosul ‘victory’
Middle East
July 9, 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister congratulates armed forces for Mosul ‘victory’
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul on Sunday and congratulated the armed forces for their “victory” over Islamic…
Iraq says forces are ‘tens of meters’ from retaking Mosul
Middle East
July 9, 2017
Iraq says forces are ‘tens of meters’ from retaking Mosul
Iraqi commanders said Saturday their forces are “tens of meters” away from defeating the Islamic State group in Mosul, a…
Mosul victory imminent as Islamic State lines collapse: Iraqi military
Middle East
July 8, 2017
Mosul victory imminent as Islamic State lines collapse: Iraqi military
Iraqi security forces expect to take full control of Mosul within hours as Islamic State’s defensive lines crumble in its…
Iraq PM fetes ‘victory’ in Mosul, but battle continues
Middle East
July 5, 2017
Iraq PM fetes ‘victory’ in Mosul, but battle continues
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi congratulated the Iraqi people and security forces on winning a “major victory” over jihadists in Mosul,…