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Iraqi government and Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) forces in Tal Afar, August 25 (AFP)

August 27th, 2017 - 07:38 GMT

Tal Afar: Iraq Says 70 Percent of Daesh-held Town Retaken

Iraq has said that its military has retaken 70 percent of the Islamic State group holdout town of Tal Afar, a day after troops drove militants out of the city's historic citadel.

Iraq's federal police members wave Iraq's national flag as they celebrate in the Old City of Mosul on July 9, 2017 after the government's announcement of the "liberation" of the embattled city. (Fadel Senna/AFP)

July 10th, 2017 - 10:34 GMT

Iraq Celebrates Mosul's 'Liberation', But the 'Victory' is Tinged with Pain

Bodies of Foreign Militants of the so-called Islamic State Pile Up in Mosul. (AFP)

July 9th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Iraq: Dead Bodies of Foreign Daesh Militants Pile Up in Mosul

A member of the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) flashes the victory sign from the window of a humvee during an advance in the old city of Mosul on July 5, 2017, as the Iraqi government forces continue their offensive to retake the city from Islamic State (IS) group fighters. (Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP)

July 6th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Mosul: ‘Victory’ May Have Been Declared, But Fighting Goes on

Iraqi special forces drive through a heavily damaged street in Mosul, on March 1, 2017. (AFP)

June 30th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Mosul Liberated in 'Days', Senior Commander Says

The destruction of the Al-Hadba minaret in Mosul by IS. (AFP)

June 29th, 2017 - 01:37 GMT

Does the Recapture of Iconic Al-Nuri Mosque Signify the End of IS in Iraq?

Iraqi forces make gains in east Mosul in January 2017. (AFP/Ahmad Al-Rubaye)

June 26th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Two Thirds of Mosul Freed from Daesh

A member of Iraq's elite Counter-Terrorism Service patrols an alley during the advance towards the Old City of Mosul on June 19, 2017 as the ongoing offensive continues to retake the last district still held by Daesh fighters. (Mohamed El-Shahed/AFP)

June 20th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Iraqi Forces Fight Door-to-Door in Battle for Final Daesh Stronghold

Iraqi forces launched the battle for Mosul in October retaking the eastern part of the city in January. (AFP)

June 19th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Iraq: Government Forces Launch Attack on Old City in Mosul

Iraqi forces patrol in the Shifa neighbourhood, on the west bank of Mosul, on June 17, 2017. (Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP)

June 18th, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Iraqi Forces Launch Assault to Retake Mosul’s Old City

Displaced Iraqis evacuate from western Mosul's al-Islah al-Zaraye neighbourhood on May 13, 2017 during the government forces' military offensive to retake the area from Daesh. (AFP)

June 4th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

Dozens of Civilians Fleeing Mosul Killed by Daesh

Soldier holds up an Iraqi flag (Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP)

May 22nd, 2017 - 10:04 GMT

2-in-1: La Liga Loving Iraqis Celebrate Victories Over Barça and Daesh

Pro-government Iraqi forces south of Hawijah, on 10 October 2016 prepare to retake Mosul (AFP)

May 13th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Iraqi Forces Make Gains in Recapturing Mosul