Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi congratulates troops on 'big victory' in Mosul
Haider al-Abadi spoke during a press conference in Baghdad, less than a week after he declared an end to IS' self-styled caliphate after Iraqi forces achieved an incremental win by retaking the landmark al-Nuri Mosque in the Old City.
Jul 05, 2017, 10:07 AM IST
Islamic State women suicide bombers hit Iraqi troops in Mosul, kill one
At least four such attacks have targeted Iraqi forces as hundreds of civilians flee the fierce fighting in the Old City's congested streets.
Jul 03, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
In Mosul, Iraqi forces push toward mosque blown up by Islamic State
The mosque is hugely symbolic from its pulpit, IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in July 2014 declared a self-styled "caliphate," encompassing territories held by IS in Syria and Iraq.
Jun 29, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
Iraqi forces battle to Mosul mosque, 17 killed in Baghdad
Iraqi special forces and police fought Islamic State militants to edge closer to the al-Nuri mosque in western Mosul on Wednesday, tightening their control around the landmark site and in Baghdad a suicide truck bomb killed at least 17 people.
Mar 30, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
ISIS force young men to fight in defence of Mosul: Refugees
Islamic State militants are forcing young men in western Mosul to fight for them in defence of the remaining pockets of their former stronghold against an Iraqi government assault, fleeing residents and Iraqi officers said on Monday.
Mar 20, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
