UN releases report saying 741 citizens executed in Mosul The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights released a report on Thursday describing the civilian casualties during the nine-month battle over the Iraqi city of Mosul between the Islamic State and Iraqi forces. The report revealed […]
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Obama ends combat missions in Iraq
On Aug. 31, President Barack Obama announced that the combat missions in Iraq were over. In his second speech from the Oval Office, the president recognized American soldiers, their families and all other civilians, for their patience during the war. He also said that the Iraqi people and its government will be able to count on the U.S.’s support in restoring the country.