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Iraqi forces retake govt. compound in Western Mosul

Wednesday, 08 March 2017 9:59 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 08 March 2017 9:59 AM ]

A member of the Iraqi police prays as Iraqi forces clash with Daesh terrorist group fighters in Mosul on March 5, 2017, during an offensive to retake the western parts of the city from the Takfiris. (Photo by AFP)

Altaf Ahmad
Press TV, West Mosul

Iraqi forces have retaken control of a number of key districts in their major operation to liberate the Western part of the city of Mosul. They’ve liberated the Nineveh Governorate Building and hoisted the Iraqi flag on its roof top. Press TV crew accompanied the troops on an exclusive tour inside the liberated Al-Dawasah district. Altaf Ahmad reports.

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