Sunday, January 15, 2017

The Battle For The Iraqi City Of Mosul -- News Updates January 15, 2017



The Independent: Mosul offensive: Up to 30 civilians 'killed in US-led coalition air strike' as Iraqi forces continue push into Isis stronghold

UN warns almost half of casualties in military operation are civilians

Up to 30 civilians have allegedly been killed in an air strike targeting an Isis commander in Mosul as Iraqi forces continue their advance into their city.

The US-led coalition is investigating whether its planes were responsible for the reported massacre in the al-Jadida district, which came as the UN warned that almost 50 per cent of all casualties in the military operation are believed to be civilians.

Witnesses said they saw at least three missiles hit the house of a senior Isis militant called Harbi Abdel Qader on Thursday.

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The Battle For The Iraqi City Of Mosul -- News Updates January 15, 2017

Iraqi forces seize Mosul University, government complex from ISIS -- CNN
Iraqi Forces Retake Mosul University From ISIS, Military Spokesman Says -- NPR
Military: Mosul University Fully Liberated by Iraqi Troops -- AP
Mosul battle: Iraq forces 'retake' university from IS -- BBC
Battle for Mosul: Iraqi forces recapture university from Isis militants -- International Business Times
Iraqi special forces sweep Mosul University for remaining militants: spokesman -- Reuters
Mosul University: the last straw that broke the ISIS back, major weapon factory lost -- RUDAW
Islamic State used Mosul University as bomb factory, killing field -- UPI
Iraqi Troops Edge Deeper Into Mosul — With Caution -- NPR
Amid primary care struggle, field hospital opens near Mosul fighting -- Reuters
Airstrike thought to target Isis kills up to 30 civilians in Mosul -- The Guardian
In parts of Mosul, a semblance of normality despite war -- Reuters
Residents in eastern Mosul attempt to return to semblance of normality -- Euronews
In Parts of Mosul, a Semblance of Normality Despite War -- VOA
When Isis finally leaves Mosul, Iraq risks resorting to infighting once again -- Maya Mailer, The Independent

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