The United Nations and several aid organizations announced on Tuesday that nearly 750,000 civilians are still under ISIS control in Mosul. According to the Associated Press, Liz Grande, the UN humanitarian coordinator for Iraq, stated on Tuesday, January 25, that the prices of food and essential supplies in Mosul have sharply increased, and due to frequent water and electricity outages, people are burning furniture to keep warm. Liz Grande also expressed concern for the safety of hundreds of thousands of people in western Mosul. Iraqi forces have been conducting extensive operations to reclaim Mosul from ISIS since October of last year. This city was captured by ISIS in 2014. According to Iraqi sources, government forces have managed to retake the left bank of Mosul from ISIS. Currently, fighting is taking place neighborhood by neighborhood in Mosul, and Iraqi commanders have indicated that the biggest challenge of the 'Qadimun Ya Nineveh' operation is the potential civilian casualties in the city. Recent reports indicate that following the liberation of Mosul University, some students have reopened the university. On Tuesday, UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, also announced that following the liberation of eastern Mosul, thousands of students returned to school after weeks of interruption. UNICEF stated that 30 schools have reopened in eastern Mosul, and nearly 16,000 students have resumed their studies. UNICEF noted that some schools had been closed for nearly two years, and girls were not allowed to attend school. In schools under ISIS control, the group's ideologies and beliefs were taught to students.
UN: 750,000 People in Western Mosul Under ISIS Control
The UN reports that approximately 750,000 civilians remain under ISIS control in Mosul, facing severe shortages and rising costs of basic necessities. Iraqi forces are engaged in operations to reclaim the city, with concerns about civilian casualties. The situation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the challenges of rebuilding education in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The UN reported that approximately 750,000 civilians are still under ISIS control in Mosul, facing severe shortages of food and essential supplies. Iraqi forces are engaged in operations to reclaim the city, raising concerns about civilian safety.
- Prices of food and essential supplies have sharply increased in Mosul.
- Iraqi forces have retaken parts of Mosul but face challenges in minimizing civilian casualties.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
ISIS, a militant group that captured large areas of Iraq and Syria, has been largely defeated in recent years, but pockets of control remain, particularly in Mosul. The humanitarian situation for civilians in these areas is dire.
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