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Civilians flee Mosul on muddy roads as battle rages on

Civilians flee Mosul on muddy roads as battle rages on

Civilians continue to flee the battle between Iraqi forces and Isis militants. Many crossed the front line under gunfire and lost all their possessions. UNICEF estimates 191,000 people, including 100,000 children, have been displaced since the beginning of the campaign in Mosul in October. Isis has controlled the western part of Mosul since 2014. Narrow roads hinder the Iraqi military advance and militants hide among civilians. Mar 5, 2017
Civilians flee Mosul on muddy roads as battle rages on

Civilians flee Mosul on muddy roads as battle rages on

Civilians continue to flee the battle between Iraqi forces and Isis militants. Many crossed the front line under gunfire and lost all their possessions. UNICEF estimates 191,000 people, including 100,000 children, have been displaced since the beginning of the campaign in Mosul in October. Isis has controlled the western part of Mosul since 2014. Narrow roads hinder the Iraqi military advance and militants hide among civilians. Mar 5, 2017
Experts survey badly damaged Palmyra after recapture

Experts survey badly damaged Palmyra after recapture

Palmyra has been recaptured by the Syrian army for the second time. Isis had taken over the ancient Syrian city shortly after the initial recapture.With the help of Russian air cover the Syrian army was finally able to strike back. Experts are now surveying the damage to the 2,000-year-old structures. Mar 5, 2017
Philippines army finds body of German hostage Jurgen Kantner beheaded by Abu Sayyaf

Philippines army finds body of German hostage Jurgen Kantner beheaded by Abu Sayyaf

The body of Jurgen Kantner has been recovered by Philippine soldiers. German national Kantner was beheaded by Isis-affiliated Abu Sayyaf militants last week. The 70-year-old was captured during a sailing tour with his partner, who was killed immediately. The terrorists had demanded a $600,000 ransom to save Kantner. Philippine soldiers are currently battling Abu Sayyaf to free other hostages. Mar 5, 2017
East Mosul residents under suspected chemical attack, says Red Cross

East Mosul residents under suspected chemical attack, says Red Cross

Several eastern Mosul residents were treated in hospital due to exposure to chemical agents. It is suspected that Isis is using deadly poisons in the battle in Mosul. After losing control of eastern Mosul, the terrorists continue to attack civilians in the area. The 12 victims showed symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic agents. The UN says four of the patients were exposed to a blister agent. Mar 4, 2017
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