EP: Sakharov Prize shortlist

The democratic opposition in Belarus, Guapinol activists and Berta Cáceres, and the archbishop of Mosul were shortlisted for the 2020 Sakharov Prize on October 12. ❗️🇪🇺#SakharovPrize 2020 finalists: 📌The democratic opposition in Belarus, represented by the Coordination Council📌Guapinol activists & Berta Cáceres in Honduras📌Mgr Najeeb Moussa Michaeel, archbishop of Mosul, Iraq.https://t.co/12Z1Cx5r6r pic.twitter.com/27lhhKJfiH — Europarl UK…

EU' pledge for reconciliation of Iraq

The occupation of  Mosul has finally come to an end: the Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadi announced the liberation of the city by the Iraqi armed forces, with the support of the Global Coalition to counter Islamic State. We joined the people of Mosul in their celebration of the city's liberation, brought about through the sacrifices of…

Approaching Mosul victory

Islamic State militants vowed to “fight to the death” in Mosul as Iraqi military commanders said they would take full control of the city from the insurgents at any moment during the weekend. Iraqi military says "victory is very near" in fight to retake Mosul https://t.co/GJaRXMcpIt pic.twitter.com/vdWwzVIfWy — CNN (@CNN) July 8, 2017   Dozens…

Battle for Mosul liberation

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi  announced a launch of an offensive against Islamic State to liberate the western part of Mosul (pictured). Hundreds of military vehicles, backed by airforce, started the movement across the Hadesert towards Mosul positions early morning hours on Sunday. Iraqi forces retook several villages south of Mosul in the first hours…