Western Mosul proving tough nut to crack
Western Mosul proving tough nut to crack
The battle for western Mosul -- where Daesh has dug in -- is proving considerably harder than that for city’s eastern districts
Mustafa Al Dabbagh
In November of last year, I visited the eastern side of Mosul on an aid mission. While there, I witnessed a city void of any life and littered with evidence of the ongoing battle.
Speaking to what few civilians I encountered, I was told that “there is no hope, no water and no food” and that they were better off living in camps outside of the city.
Three months on, I find myself back again in Iraq. The situation on the east side of the city has improved.
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