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Church bells ring again in freed Iraqi town of Bartella

Church bells ring again in freed Iraqi town of Bartella

For the first time in more than two years the church bells in the northern Iraqi town of Bartella ring again. The town has been freed of Islamic State rule by Iraqi government forces.It had been home to several thousand Assyrian Christians. Oct 22, 2016
Suspected Islamic State militants attack Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk

Suspected Islamic State militants attack Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk

Suspected Islamic State militants have killed at least 16 people in the city of Kirkuk as the citys police headquarters, security checkpoints and a power plant were attacked. Authorities have put a curfew in place.The attack comes as Iraqi government forces and allied militias fought to seize the city of Mosul back from IS. Oct 21, 2016
Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

As part of the Iraqi governments offensive on Mosul, Iraqi Kurdish military forces have started to clear several villages held by Islamic State. Some 30,000 Iraqi government forces, Kurdish Peshmerga militia and Sunni tribal fighters are expected to take part in the offence to drive up to 8,000 Islamic State militants out of Mosul. If Mosul falls, Raqqa in Syria will be Islamic States last city stronghold. Oct 17, 2016
Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

As part of the Iraqi governments offensive on Mosul, Iraqi Kurdish military forces have started to clear several villages held by Islamic State. Some 30,000 Iraqi government forces, Kurdish Peshmerga militia and Sunni tribal fighters are expected to take part in the offence to drive up to 8,000 Islamic State militants out of Mosul. If Mosul falls, Raqqa in Syria will be Islamic States last city stronghold. Oct 17, 2016
Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abad announces start of Mosul offensive

Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abad announces start of Mosul offensive

On 17 October, Iraqs Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the start of an offensive to retake Mosul, the capital of Islamic States so-called caliphate in Iraq. The assault on Mosul is backed by the US-led coalition, could be one of the biggest military operations in Iraq since the 2003 US-led invasion. Mosul is the last major stronghold for Islamic State in Iraq. Oct 17, 2016
Syrian rebels backed by Turkey capture Isis stronghold of Dabiq

Syrian rebels backed by Turkey capture Isis stronghold of Dabiq

Syrian rebels have reportedly recaptured Dabiq in northern Syria from Islamic State. The rebels were supported by Turkish tanks and planes.The victory is of symbolic importance.IS had promised for its final battle with the West to take part in Dabiq. It also named its main propaganda publication after the village. Oct 16, 2016
Iraqi army prepares to recapture Mosul from Islamic State

Iraqi army prepares to recapture Mosul from Islamic State

The Iraqi armys heavy weaponry heads towards Mosul, preparing for an attack on the city. Mosul has been held by Islamic State since 2014.It is the largest city held by Isis and was home to two million people before the war.Freeing it could destroy ISs hold on half of its territory in Iraq. IS fighters are said to have prepared tunnels and chemical weapons to defend the city. Oct 16, 2016
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