UN: Iraqi Civilians in West Mosul Held as Human Shields
The United Nations refugee agency reports more than 100,000 Iraqis may still be held hostage by Islamic State militants in western Mosul. The UNHCR warns conditions in the old city are worsening for the civilians trapped there. The Iraqi military offensive to retake Mosul from Islamic State was launched on October 17. The battle got …
Read more “UN: Iraqi Civilians in West Mosul Held as Human Shields”