Iraq announces 'victory' over Islamic State in Mosul
Updated: 2017-07-09 20:32
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Iraqi Federal Police celebrate in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq July 8, 2017. [Photo/Agencies] |
"The commander in chief of the armed forces (Prime Minister) Haider al-Abadi arrived in the liberated city of Mosul and congratulated the heroic fighters and the Iraqi people for the great victory," said a statement from his office.
Reuters
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