In recent weeks, the number of civilians fleeing Mosul has reached nearly 60,000. This is due to Iraq’s military operation to retake the western part of the city, which was captured by ISIS in June 2014. The fighting began on February 19th, and is expected to last a long time because ISIS’ ranks in the city have grown by nearly 10,000 in the past two days.
The effects of the battle have already taken a toll on the citizens in Mosul. Last week, 12 residents were treated from what was thought to be a chemical attack. There have also been many civilians injured and killed by landmines. It’s no wonder that so many people are fleeing the city. Fortunately, the Iraqi government is providing refugee camps from those escaping Mosul. It can take “another 100,000 displaced persons from western Mosul at refugee camps” (Minister of Migration and Displacement Jassem Mohammad al-Jaff). I think it’s a good thing that Iraq is attempting to take back Mosul. Not only is it good for their country, but it would greatly weaken ISIS, because Mosul is the largest city in Iraq and Syria that’s under their control. I also believe that the Iraqi government is right to provide refuge for all of the citizens fleeing Mosul. Source: http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/05/middleeast/number-of-iraqis-fleeing-mosul-nears-60000/index.html
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Ansa Schmulbach
3/6/2017 08:52:23 am
I hope as many citizens as possible are safe. Good job!
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Jackie Lim
3/7/2017 08:54:37 am
Great blog, Justine! I hope they are all safe.
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