Now playing Next no comment Civilians in Mosul fled their homes to head a safer territory Iraqi forces opened a safe passage for civilians trapped in Mosul’s dense neighborhoods, allowing thousands to flee areas where ISIL militants put up some of the fiercest resistance yet in the campaig 07/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga forces continue their advances on outskirts of Mosul Kurdish peshmerga forces attacked an Islamic State-held town northeast of Mosul on Monday, trying to clear a pocket of militants outside the city while Iraqi troops wage a fierce urban war with the ji 07/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Operation 'Euphrates Anger' underway in Syria A new US-backed Kurdish and Arab offensive is underway aimed at retaking the northern city of Raqqa – ISIL’s de facto capital in Syria. 07/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi army advance meets resistance in Mosul ISIL fighters have countered the advance of Iraqi troops in Mosul with car bombs and ambushes. The army's progress in the group's northern Iraq stronghold has come under attack. 06/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces push to 'within 15km of south side of Mosul' Iraqi forces say they've pushed forward to within 15km south of Mosul, ISIL's last major stronghold in Iraq. 06/11/2016
Now playing Next Syria Fighting resumes in Aleppo It comes as a ten-hour ceasefire by Russian and Syrian government forces in the Syrian city comes to an end. Moscow says it was the final chance for rebels to leave besieged areas. 05/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Battle for Mosul: Iraqi families fleeing ISIL reunited with relatives There have been emotional reunions at a refugee camp east of Mosul, as families fleeing ISIL militants come together with their relatives. 05/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces met with 'unexpectedly strong opposition from ISIL' in fight for Mosul Iraqi forces say they are making ground in the fight for Mosul, but are meeting fierce resistance from ISIL fighters in the northern city. 04/11/2016
Now playing Next Turkey ISIL claims Diyarbakir bombing days after 'al-Baghdadi urged attacks on Turkey' ISIL claims responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing in Diyarbakir. It's the first attack the group has admitted to carrying out in Turkey. 04/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq ISIL leader 'may be losing control' in Mosul, US claims The US claims an audio recording said to have been made by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could show he is losing control of the jihadists in Mosul. 04/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq 'ISIL leader Baghdadi' urges militants to fight to the death The leader of ISIL Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has expressed confidence in victory in his first message after Iraqi forces started an offensive to retake Mosul from the… 03/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Mosul battle: Iraqi forces hold positions on eastern outskirts Special forces are going door-to-door in Gogjali district checking buildings for booby traps left behind by Islamic State militants, as major urban battle awaits. 02/11/2016
Now playing Next no comment Iraqi civilians flee Mosul Hundreds of civilians flee territory controlled by the Islamic State group as the Iraqi army and federal police push north towards the militant-held city of… 02/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces breach the outskirts of Mosul over two years after ISIL took control The outskirts of Mosul have been breached by Iraqi forces for the first time in more than two years of ISIL rule in the city. 01/11/2016
Now playing Next Syria Desperate measures for Syrians trying to reach refugee camps Syrian refugees are reportedly crossing the border into Iraq with the help of smugglers, attempting to join Iraqi refugees fleeing fighting in Mosul 01/11/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces 'breach Mosul city limits' for first time in fight against ISIL In the fight against ISIL, Iraqi forces reportedly close in on the city limits of Mosul for the first time. 31/10/2016
Now playing Next Germany ISIL says it was behind fatal teen stabbing in Hamburg ISIL has said it was behind the deadly stabbing of a teenager in Hamburg earlier this month. 30/10/2016
Now playing Next Iraq ISIL has 'abducted 8,000 families to use as human shields' in Mosul ISIL fighters have abducted more than 8,000 families to use as human shields in Mosul, according to the United Nations’ human rights office. 28/10/2016
Now playing Next Syria France, US say Russia or Syria responsible for air strike on Idlib school Moscow has denied it was responsible for the attack in Idlib. 27/10/2016
Now playing Next Iraq Thousands flee as battle for Mosul rages People escaping the fighting in villages around Mosul head for the Iraqi army lines and relative safety 27/10/2016