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In Mosul and beyond, sustained efforts needed to support millions of displaced Iraqis – UN official

New York, July 27(Just Earth News): Witnessing “complete devastation” in districts of Mosul, a senior United Nations relief official visiting Iraq lauded the massive humanitarian effort under way while indicating that the crisis is “far from over,” including for millions of Iraqis displaced throughout the country. more

Iraqi Prime Minister arrives in Mosul to congratulate troops, says city liberated from Islamic State

Mosul, July 10 (JEN): Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced liberation of the city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) as he visited the ground zero ...

Iraq: UN refugee agency sounds alarm for more support as fighting continues in Mosul

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): As heavy fighting continues to drive large numbers of people from Mosul, the United Nations refugee agency on Friday appealed for urgent support to meet th ...

Mosul: 200,000 more people could be displaced as battle nears Old City – UN

New York, May 18(Just Earth News): As military operations against terrorists intensify and move closer to Mosul's Old City area, up to 200,000 more people could be displaced, a senior United ...

Iraq: UN refugee camp opens twelfth camp as displacement escalates in West Mosul

New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Less than four weeks after opening its last camp, the United Nations refugee agency welcomed families fleeing the fighting in western Mosul this week with ...

Mosul: UN rights chief urges civilian protection as sniper fire, airstrikes kill dozens

New York, Mar 29 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations human rights official on Tuesday deplored the massive loss of civilian lives in the western sections of Iraq's Mosul city in recent ...

Hundreds from western Mosul getting medical attention amid fight to retake Iraqi city

New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): Nearly 700 people have been moved to hospitals from the frontlines in Mosul, Iraq, as the United Nations and partners are working to scale up humanitarian ...

UN condemns killings of aid workers and civilians waiting for emergency assistance in Mosul

New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News): In the past 48 hours, four aid workers and at least seven civilians have been killed and 40 others injured while waiting in line for emergency assistance ...

Mosul: UN mission calls for Iraqi unity behind Government forces fighting ISIL

New York, Oct 19 (Just Earth News): With the military operations under way to wrest the control of Mosul from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) terrorists, the United Nati ...

Iraq: UN refugee agency readies for massive displacement amid military offensive in Mosul

New York, Aug 24 (Just Earth News): With military action turning towards retaking Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, the United Nations refugee agency warns that displacement may worsen � ...

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