The United Nations reports that fighters from the group known as the 'Islamic Caliphate' have kidnapped about 300 former Iraqi soldiers around the city of Mosul. Additionally, this organization has forcibly relocated over 1,500 families from the city of Hammam al-Alil to Mosul. Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Commission, stated on November 8 at a press conference in Geneva: 'People are being forcibly displaced or kidnapped. It seems they intend to use them as human shields or kill them because of their past affiliations.' On November 3, around 100 former Iraqi soldiers were kidnapped from the village of Mawali, about 20 kilometers west of Mosul. Another 195 individuals were abducted from villages in the Tal Afar region between November 1 and 4. According to the spokesperson, there is no information available regarding the fate of the civilians forcibly moved by the 'Islamic Caliphate.' Before the war in 2014, Mosul had a population of nearly two million. However, in recent days, international organizations have expressed concern about the situation of Mosul's citizens during this operation. Iraqi forces, along with Kurdish Peshmerga and Shiite militias, have been conducting operations to retake Mosul for about three weeks. Previously, the Hashd al-Shaabi, a Shiite militia force in Iraq, announced that it had cut off the supply routes of the Islamic State in western Mosul. According to Reuters, around 100,000 troops are participating in this operation, which is supported by U.S. airstrikes. Meanwhile, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, has reportedly called on his supporters to resist the Iraqi army's operations.
UN: ISIS Has Kidnapped Hundreds of Former Iraqi Soldiers Around Mosul
The UN has reported that ISIS has kidnapped hundreds of former Iraqi soldiers and forcibly relocated thousands of families in the Mosul area. This situation raises significant humanitarian concerns as Iraqi forces continue their operations to retake the city with international support. The actions of ISIS highlight ongoing instability and violence in the region.
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📰 What Happened
ISIS has kidnapped approximately 300 former Iraqi soldiers and forcibly relocated over 1,500 families around Mosul. This situation raises serious humanitarian concerns as Iraqi forces continue their operations to retake the city.
- About 300 former Iraqi soldiers were kidnapped by ISIS near Mosul.
- Over 1,500 families were forcibly relocated from Hammam al-Alil to Mosul.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
ISIS, once controlling large territories in Iraq and Syria, has been largely defeated but continues to pose threats through insurgent tactics. The city of Mosul has been a critical battleground in this conflict.
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