News in iraq today about the war
Here are some recent news articles and updates about the war in Iraq:
Recent Developments:
- The Iraqi government has announced that it has retaken control of the city of Mosul from the Islamic State (ISIS) after a three-year battle. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The US-led coalition has launched a new operation to retake the city of Tal Afar from ISIS. (Source: CNN)
- The Iraqi military has announced that it has killed the leader of ISIS in Iraq, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. (Source: BBC)
Security Situation:
- The Iraqi government has reported that the security situation in the country is improving, with a decrease in violence and attacks. (Source: Reuters)
- However, there are still reports of violence and attacks in various parts of the country, including Baghdad and the provinces of Anbar and Kirkuk. (Source: AP)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- The United Nations has reported that the humanitarian crisis in Iraq is worsening, with over 3 million people displaced and in need of assistance. (Source: UN News)
- The World Food Programme has reported that it is struggling to provide food assistance to displaced Iraqis due to funding shortages. (Source: WFP)
International Involvement:
- The US has announced that it will continue to provide military support to the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIS. (Source: White House)
- The European Union has announced that it will provide additional financial support to the Iraqi government to help with the humanitarian crisis. (Source: EU News)
Other News:
- The Iraqi government has announced that it will hold elections in 2020 to choose a new parliament. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced that it will hold a referendum on independence from Iraq in September. (Source: BBC)
Please note that the situation in Iraq is constantly evolving, and these news articles may not reflect the current situation.