Pope Francis tours Iraq's terror-ravaged north on day 3 of historic visit

Baghdad/UNI: Pope Francis visited the cities of Erbil, Mosul and Qaraqosh in northern Iraq that were once hostage of the Islamic State (ISIS, terrorist organization, banned in Russia) on Sunday.

Iraq: Military intelligence forces arrest two ISIS terrorists

Mosul, Sept 2 (IBNS): Iraqi military intelligence forces on Sunday arrested two terrorists belonging to the Islamic State terror group at a security checkpoint in  Mosul city, media reports said on Monday.

Iraq arrests 2 responsible for deadly ferryboat sinking in Mosul

Baghdad, Mar 30 (Xinhua/UNI) The crisis group set up to run Iraq's northern province of Nineveh said on Friday that two people responsible for the deadly sinking of a ferryboat in Tigris River were arrested.

Ferry capsizes near Mosul, UN chief offers solidarity, support ‘as needed’

New York, Mar 23 (IBNS): As many Iraqis across the country celebrated Norwuz, the first day of spring, a passenger ferry in the Tigris River capsized on Thursday, prompting Secretary-General António Guterres to offer the United Nations’ support “as needed”.

Iraq: UN demining agency rejects desecration accusations, involving historic Mosul churches

New York, Jan 18 (IBNS): The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq issued a statement on Thursday rejecting allegations made earlier this week by a non-profit organization  there, alleging that personnel had carried out explosive hazard clearance inside two historic churches in Mosul “in a barbaric and arbitrary manner.”

‘Worst devastation I have seen,’ says UN refugee envoy Angelina Jolie, as she visits West Mosul

New York, June 19 (IBNS): After visiting the shattered streets of West Mosul over the weekend, the long-standing United Nations Refugee Agency envoy, Angelina Jolie, said that she had never seen such devastation, in her 17-years of working in the field.

UNICEF helping to restore health services for children and families returning to war-torn Mosul

New York, Feb 8 (JEN): Warning about the “alarming” state of Iraq’s healthcare system, especially in war-ravaged areas in and around Mosul, the United Nations children’s agency has stepped up its support to help the Government provide critical medical services so that children and families affected by violence and displacement can resume their lives.

Iraqi Prime Minister says Mosul liberated from Islamic State, arrives in the city to congratulate troops

Mosul, July 10 (IBNS): Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced liberation of the city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) as he visited the ground zero to congratulate the troops for their victory, report said.

UNESCO chief deplores destruction of iconic mosque and minaret in Iraq's Mosul

New York, June 23 (JEN): The head of the United Nations cultural agency on Thursday deplored the destruction of historic religious architecture in Iraq's Mosul city by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) fighters.

Displaced people's camp near Mosul hit by food poisoning

Mosul, June 13 (IBNS): A displaced people's camp near Mosul in Iraq was recently hit by suspected food poisoning, making 100 people ill and costing a child life, according to BBC News.

Mosul: 200,000 more people could be displaced as battle nears Old City – UN

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): As military operations against terrorists intensify and move closer to Mosul's Old City area, up to 200,000 more people could be displaced, a senior United Nations humanitarian official in Iraq warned on Thursday.

US DoD identifies Army casualty

Washington, May 1 (IBNS): The US Department of Defence announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Mosul: Iraqi forces storm airport

Mosul, Feb 23 (IBNS): In an attempt to retake Mosul from so-called Islamic State militants, Iraqi forces have attacked the airport in the city, media reports said on Friday.

Hundreds from western Mosul getting medical attention amid fight to retake Iraqi city

New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): Nearly 700 people have been moved to hospitals from the frontlines in Mosul, Iraq, as the United Nations and partners are working to scale up humanitarian efforts for thousands of people fleeing the fighting between the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) and Iraqi forces.

UN condemns killings of aid workers and civilians waiting for emergency assistance in Mosul

New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News): In the past 48 hours, four aid workers and at least seven civilians have been killed and 40 others injured while waiting in line for emergency assistance in Mosul, prompting the United Nations relief wing to denounce the actions in “the strongest terms.”