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Iraqi army begins final push to free Mosul from Isis

Iraqi army begins final push to free Mosul from Isis

The Iraqi army is advancing again in Mosul. The forces will attempt to capture the last Isis-held area in the Old City and three adjacent districts.The offensive to free Mosul is in its eighth month. Isis militants are hiding among the civilian population making the battle more dangerous.If the armed forces succeed, Isis will be defeated in Iraq after three years of fighting. May 28, 2017
Iraqi army begins final push to free Mosul from Isis

Iraqi army begins final push to free Mosul from Isis

The Iraqi army is advancing again in Mosul. The forces will attempt to capture the last Isis-held area in the Old City and three adjacent districts.The offensive to free Mosul is in its eighth month. Isis militants are hiding among the civilian population making the battle more dangerous.If the armed forces succeed, Isis will be defeated in Iraq after three years of fighting. May 28, 2017
Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has taken full responsibility for soldiers actions on Mindanao island. He declared martial law on the island currently engulfed in fighting between soldiers and Islamist militants. Duterte warned soldiers not to rape women and told them to shoot anyone resisting arrest. Human rights groups warn martial law could lead to abuse by security forces. Isis-affiliated extremists took control of parts of the city of Marawi earlier in the week. At least 80 people have been killed in the fighting so far and many civilians have been displaced. May 27, 2017
Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has taken full responsibility for soldiers actions on Mindanao island. He declared martial law on the island currently engulfed in fighting between soldiers and Islamist militants. Duterte warned soldiers not to rape women and told them to shoot anyone resisting arrest. Human rights groups warn martial law could lead to abuse by security forces. Isis-affiliated extremists took control of parts of the city of Marawi earlier in the week. At least 80 people have been killed in the fighting so far and many civilians have been displaced. May 27, 2017
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