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A woman who fled Bazwaia village speaks with a special forces member at their checkpoint, east of Mosul. Reuters

Fighting Intensifies in Mosul’s Alleys, ISIS Responds with Sniper Activity

by Manaf Al-Obaidi | Nov 2, 2016 | Middle East

Kirkuk-Iraqi security forces renewed clashes with ISIS militants across Mosul streets. The fighting is the first to take place after successfully breaking into the terror group’s stronghold. As the offensive advances, Iraqi forces have locked control over the Kokjla...

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Iraqi security forces gather near Fallujah, Iraq, May 31, 2016. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani

Anbar Council: PMF Militants Stage Bigoted Crimes in Fallujah

by Manaf Al-Obaidi | Jun 25, 2016 | Middle East

Fallujah-The Anbar Salvation Council recently reported a series of violations and sectarian-fueled assaults, such as the deliberate arson of mosques and civilian homes and the break-in into Fallujah citizens’ homes. Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) militias were...

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Iraqi security men inspect a burnt car in Hit after fierce clashes with ISIS, A.F.P

Iraqi Forces Gain Foothold, Local Police Secure Ramadi

by Manaf Al-Obaidi | Mar 21, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

Ramadi – The governorate in Anbar has all administrative bodies prepare for restoring freed neighborhoods and residential areas, making them habitable once again. The governorate’s council revealed that the area is in need of 20 billion dollar for infrastructure...

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Iraqi military reclaims Samarra from ISIS-E.P.A

Anbar Officials Request Military Intervention in ISIS-Held Fallujah and Hīt

by Manaf Al-Obaidi | Mar 5, 2016 | Uncategorized

Anbar- Local officials at the Al Anbar Governorate, located west of Iraq, requested that the Iraqi government give out immediately effective orders for security forces to mobilize towards the two cities of Fallujah and Hīt, in a swift action to rescue the lives of...

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Iraqi Solidier peaking through a hole in a wall in Fallujah -Iraq- Reuters

Ramadi Holds the First Friday Prayer after Being Freed From ISIS

by Manaf Al-Obaidi | Feb 6, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

Anbar- For the first time since ISIS was driven out, the Central Iraqi City held its Friday prayers in “al-Ramadi al-Kabeer Mosque”) Great Mosque of Ramadi (. During the Friday prayers’ speech, Dr.Abdul Latif Hamim stressed on the importance of military forces...