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Earlier this year, army sources said security forces had stumbled upon two mass graves containing the remains of dozens of members of the Iraqi army and police who had been killed by ISIS in Hawija (AFP/File)

October 29th, 2017 - 09:14 GMT

Mass Grave of 50 Slain by ISIS Discovered in Kirkuk

Iraqi forces have discovered a mass grave -- which appears to contain the remains of slain army and police personnel -- in the northern Kirkuk province, the Iraqi Defense Ministry said Saturday.

Last week, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq Lise Grande warned that the UN lacked sufficient resources to contain the anticipated exodus. (AFP)

March 21st, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

400,000 people expected to flee from western Mosul, says UN

Iraqis who fled Fallujah with their families carry blankets and mattresses distributed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). (AFP/File)

May 29th, 2016 - 03:00 GMT

Iraqi forces close in on Daesh held Fallujah

Iraqi government forces flash the sign for victory as they evacuate hundreds of Iraqis from the town of Hit in Anbar province on April 4, 2016. (AFP/Moadh al-Dulaimi)

April 6th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Iraqi army makes advances on Daesh in western provinces

Iraqi army soldiers are gaining major ground near Mosul. (AFP/File)

April 5th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Iraqi army pushes Daesh out of village near Mosul

Iraqi Counter Terrorism Forces drive their armored vehicles after they retook an area from Daesh on April 2, 2016 in Anbar province. (AFP/Moadh al-Dulaimi)

April 4th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Iraq: Airstrikes in Anbar province kill senior Daesh commanders

Iraqi soldiers hold a position on the outskirts of Makhmur, about 175 miles north of the capital Baghdad, on March 26, 2016, during a military operation to recapture Nineveh province and its capital Mosul from Daesh. (AFP/Safin Hamed)

March 28th, 2016 - 12:26 GMT

Iraq suspends Mosul offensive due to inclimate weather

According to the statement, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's aide was one of those escape from Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad. (File Photo)

January 10th, 2016 - 05:30 GMT

Iraqi military sources: Daesh leader al-Baghdadi’s aide killed in airstrikes

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December 28th, 2015 - 07:30 GMT

Daesh abandon Ramadi positions amid airstrikes: Iraqi army

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December 22nd, 2015 - 07:38 GMT

Daesh preventing civilians from leaving Ramadi ahead of offensive: residents

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December 20th, 2015 - 07:44 GMT

UPDATE: Iraqi troops also killed in US friendly fire near Fallujah

Iraqi residents inspect damages on May 7, 2014, following shellings by government forces in an area of Fallujah held by anti-government fighters. (AFP/Saddam Hussein)

August 14th, 2015 - 01:07 GMT

Iraqi airstrike kills women, children in Daesh-held Fallujah hospital: official

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August 14th, 2015 - 08:00 GMT

Iraqi air force kills 25 women, children in barrel bomb attack