May 2017
Islamic State Group Prepares for Final Battle by Fortifying Around Mosul Mosque
ISIS militants are fortifying around the Al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul in preparation for a final battle for control of the city, which is critical as…
Iraq: Operation to Liberate Last Areas Under ISIS Control in Mosul Begins
Iraqi forces have launched the final phase of operations to liberate Mosul from ISIS control, focusing on the old city area. The operation is critical…
Continued Detentions in Turkey; Trial of Two Teachers and French Photographer's Hunger Strike
In Turkey, a teacher and a university professor on hunger strike were tried for alleged terrorism links, while a French journalist also began a hunger…
Siege of ISIS in an Area 'Spanning Eight Square Kilometers' in Mosul
The Iraqi army is engaged in intense battles with ISIS in western Mosul, particularly in the densely populated old city. The operations aim to reclaim…
At least 35 killed in a series of suicide attacks in Iraq
A series of suicide attacks in Baghdad and Basra resulted in at least 35 deaths, with ISIS claiming responsibility. These attacks are seen as a…
Iraqi Army Aiming to Liberate Mosul Before Ramadan
The Iraqi army is intensifying efforts to liberate Mosul from ISIS before Ramadan, with significant advances reported in recent weeks. The liberation of key sites…