Rappler's latest stories on Mosul
Iraq parliament approves PM resignation, protesters mourn dead
(UPDATED) After a spike in violence days ago left nearly 70 people dead across 3 cities, Iraqis in nearly all provinces turn out in solidarity
Owners of Mosul ferry arrested after deadly disaster
The tragedy comes after authorities had warned that water levels were dangerously high and sparked anger among Iraqis who blamed official corruption and neglect
Australia admits 'may have killed' civilians in Mosul airstrike
Following an internal investigation, the Australian Defence Forces said coalition raids against ISIS positions in the then-occupied northern Iraqi city on June 13, 2017 'may have caused civilian casualties'
Fight against Islamic State evolves following battlefield wins
'The future of the coalition is trying to share – radically share – information and intelligence in a way that makes sense,' says Terry Wolff, Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for the US-led coalition
Mosul celebrates first post-ISIS Christmas
Muslims, as well as local and military officials, stood with Christian worshippers amid the candles and Christmas trees
2017: The year the 'caliphate' collapsed
The jihadist group lost its two main hubs, Mosul in Iraq and Raqa in Syria, earlier this year and is now only clinging to the dregs of a 'caliphate'
Iraq forces advance into 'last den' of ISIS
(UPDATED) The start of the keenly awaited offensive that the US-led coalition fighting ISIS has dubbed 'the last big fight' of the campaign comes even as Iraqi troops launch a new operation against the Kurds
The week in photos: August 19-25, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
After the battle: Mosul looks to rise from the ashes
The chaotic mess caused by the conflict that devastated Mosul must be cleared away first before rebuilding starts
The week in photos: July 8-14, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
ISIS chief reported dead after jihadists lose Mosul
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says it had information from top ISIS leaders confirming Baghdadi s death
Iraqi PM hails victory over 'brutality and terrorism' in Mosul
UPDATED Prime Minister Haider al Abadi hails the retaking of Mosul – where ISIS dealt Iraqi troops a devastating defeat three years ago – as a key moment in the war against the jihadists
Iraq declares victory in 'liberated' Mosul
UPDATED But huge challenges lie ahead not just in rebuilding Mosul but also in tackling ISIS presence elsewhere
Mosul victory imminent, U.S. says, as Iraqi forces celebrate
UPDATED A final victory in Mosul would mark an epic milestone for the Iraqi security forces who had crumbled in the face of an ISIS onslaught across Iraq
Up to 20,000 civilians trapped in ISIS-held areas of Mosul – UN
UPDATED UN: Our estimate at this stage is that in the final pockets of the Old City there could be as many as 15 000 civilians possibly even as high as 20 000
Tougher fighting, more suicide attacks as ISIS hits back in Mosul
Iraqi forces are facing increasingly difficult fighting and a rising number of suicide attacks including some by female bombers in the final stages of the battle for Mosul
ISIS steps up suicide attacks as Mosul battle nears end
UPDATED More than 8 months after the operation to retake Mosul was launched ISIS has gone from fully controlling the city to holding a limited area on its western side
Iraq military says it has retaken iconic Mosul mosque
The announcement of the recapture of the mosque – which the Islamic State ISIS group blew up last week as Iraqi forces closed in – comes 3 years to the day after the jihadists declared a caliphate straddling Iraq and Syria
At least 3 killed in Iraq suicide attacks – officials
The attack is among the bloodiest since Iraqi forces retook the eastern side of Mosul in January as part of a massive offensive to wrest it back from ISIS
Mosul minaret destruction 'deepens wounds' of Iraqis – UNESCO
The head of the UN s cultural agency says This new destruction deepens the wounds of a society already affected by an unprecedented humanitarian tragedy
ISIS blows up Mosul mosque where Baghdadi became 'caliph'
The destruction of two of Mosul s best known landmarks comes on the fourth day of an Iraqi offensive backed by the US led coalition to take the Old City
Iraqi forces push into Mosul Old City, warn ISIS 'surrender or die'
Commanders say the jihadists are putting up fierce resistance and there are fears for more than 100 000 civilians believed to be trapped in the maze of narrow streets
Iraqi forces launch assault on Mosul Old City
4th UPDATE Military commanders say Islamic State jihadists are putting up fierce resistance
100,000 civilians held by ISIS in Mosul's Old City as human shields – UN
The UN refugee agency s representative in Iraq Bruno Geddo says ISIS had been capturing civilians in battles outside of Mosul and had been forcing them into the Old City one of the last parts of the city in their grip
Tired, traumatized Mosul mothers unable to breastfeed
Dire living conditions lack of proper food stress and depression affect the breastfeeding ability of mothers who fled the Iraqi city of Mosul
The week in photos: June 3-9, 2017
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Up to 100,000 children at risk in Iraq's Mosul – UNICEF
An estimated 100 000 girls and boys remain in extremely dangerous conditions in the Old City and other areas of west Mosul Many are caught in the crossfire and hospitals and other medical facilities have reportedly come under attack UNICEF says in a statement
Iraq presses Mosul assault, UN warns of danger to civilians
More than 7 months into the massive operation to recapture Mosul from ISIS Iraqi forces have retaken the city s east and large parts of its western side but the jihadists are putting up tough resistance in areas they still hold
Iraq forces retake town of Hatra southwest of Mosul
The top army commander coordinating the 6 month old offensive to retake the Mosul area Staff Lieutenant General Abdulamir Yarallah says the Hashed al Shaabi forces fully liberated Hatra town in record time
Iraq forces make Mosul gains, but anti-ISIS war far from over
Tough close quarters fighting in heavily populated areas of Mosul is still ahead and ISIS also holds territory in other parts of Iraq as well as in neighboring Syria
ISIS downs Iraqi helicopter over Mosul, killing 2 – military
Iraq s Joint Operations Command did not specify what type of helicopter was shot down nor say whether it was hit by gunfire or a surface to air missile
Over 300 civilians killed since west Mosul offensive began – UN
The UN Human Rights Office says it is not in a position to provide a breakdown of the deaths caused by ISIS violence and air strikes by the international anti jihadist coalition
Iraqis remove bodies from rubble in west Mosul
At least 6 houses are completely destroyed by air strikes reportedly killing civilians
Mosul exodus as air strikes kill 'dozens'
The US led coalition says it struck an area in west Mosul on March 17 in which civilian casualties were reported It is investigating to determine the facts surrounding this strike
Fierce fighting on outskirts of Mosul Old City
Iraqi forces attack Islamic State militants bombarding them with bullets and firing volleys of rockets
Iraq forces seize ground in Mosul Old City
Iraqi forces have since retaken several neighborhoods despite bad weather that has hampered air support As they close in on the ancient central district they face particular difficulties
Iraq forces retake Mosul train station
UPDATED Iraqi forces have taken back a series of neighborhoods as well as sites including the city s airport the Mosul museum and the provincial government headquarters
Priceless treasures lie in ruins at Iraq's Mosul museum
Once home to priceless archaeological treasures Mosul s museum now lies in ruins
Iraqi forces take third of west Mosul, jihadists 'trapped'
UPDATED The US envoy to the anti ISIS coalition says Iraqi forces have cut off the last road out of Mosul
Iraq forces advance in Mosul as ISIS resistance 'weakens'
ISIS is also facing simultaneous offensives in Syria by government forces Turkish backed rebels and a US supported alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters
Iraqi forces retake government HQ, museum in Mosul
UPDATED Iraqi forces have retaken a series of government buildings in west Mosul since launching their renewed offensive
Iraq forces advance in renewed Mosul push
The operation to retake west Mosul the largest urban population center still in the hands of the Islamic State ISIS group began on February 19 but had slowed amid several days of bad weather until a renewed drive began March 5
Iraq minister criticizes UN efforts for displaced civilians in Mosul
The UN says it is working as fast as possible to help those displaced in the battle to retake Mosul from ISIS
West Mosul fighting pushes over 28,000 Iraqis to flee
West Mosul is the largest population centre still controlled by the Islamic State ISIS group and its recapture would mark the effective end of the cross border caliphate
Iraq forces in west Mosul aim for key bridge
Troops are encountering increasingly stiff resistance from the Islamic State as they make their way into west Mosul
Iraqi Kurdish TV reporter killed in Mosul
Shifa Gardi of the Rudaw channel is killed by an explosive device on a road in west Mosul The cameraman working with her is wounded
Iraq forces enter ISIS-held Mosul airport
UPDATED Backed by jets helicopter gunships and drones forces blitzed their way across open areas south of Mosul and entered the airport compound apparently meeting limited resistance but strafing the area for suspected snipers
Iraq forces press assault on ISIS south of Mosul
Iraqi forces are upbeat on the third day of a rekindled offensive in the operation which was launched on October 17 to retake Iraq s second city the Islamic State ISIS group s last major stronghold in the country
Iraq launches assault on ISIS-held west Mosul
UPDATED Iraqi military forces approach Mosul airport marking a new phase in their largest operation in years
Iraq clears east Mosul amid fears for civilians in west
Tens of thousands of security forces now surround the jihadists in west Mosul who are all but trapped in the city where their leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi proclaimed his caliphate in 2014
