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The Battle to Free Western Mosul from IS

Iraqi forces launch offensive to liberate last major IS stronghold in the country.

Iraqi government forces have launched an offensive to liberate the western part of the city of Mosul from so-called Islamic State. The group's last major stronghold in the country.

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(Image: A fighter of the Iraqi government sanctioned Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation) paramilitaries stands guard by a defensive position near the outskirts of Tal Afar, west of Mosul. Credit: Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP/Getty Images)

23 minutes

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Sun 19 Feb 201708:06GMT

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  • Sun 19 Feb 201708:06GMT