west Mosul

Iraq forces say recaptured nearly 90% of west Mosul

Iraqi forces have recaptured nearly 90 percent of west Mosul from the Islamic State group after retaking the city's eastern side earlier this year, a military spokesman said today.

May 16, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

US-led coalition probably behind Mosul civilian casualties

 The US-led anti-jihadist coalition said it "probably" played a role in civilian casualties in west Mosul, as the UN and Amnesty International called for greater efforts to protect civilians.

Mar 29, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

Nearly 100,000 Iraqis flee battle for west Mosul

Nearly 100,000 people have poured out of west Mosul in less than three weeks.

Mar 15, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

Iraqi forces retake third of west Mosul

Iraqi security forces have seized control of more than a third of west Mosul, a commander said Sunday, after a week of steady gains in their battle to retake the city from the Islamic State group.

Mar 12, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

Iraq forces enter first west Mosul neighbourhood: Commander

Elite Iraqi forces on Friday entered a west Mosul neighbourhood for the first time since the start four months ago of an offensive to retake the city, a commander said.

Feb 24, 2017, 14:50 PM IST