Iraq - Mosul residents speak of horror as ISIL fights to death: Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera Englis

Published on 9 Jul 2017

Iraqi forces say they are close to recapturing Mosul from ISIL.

And for every few feet the Iraqi forces edge forward, terrified civilians emerge from the rubble.

Iraq - Battle for Mosul: Thousands of landmines left by ISIL found near Bashiqa

Al Jazeera Englis

Published on Nov 22, 2016

As Iraqi forces advance further towards the centre of Mosul, they're being met by complicated and dangerous traps left behind by ISIL. 

In one town alone more than 2,000 devices have been located, with many set up in former family homes.