'Last Wednesday 232 civilians were reportedly shot to death. Of these there were 190 former Iraqi Security Forces officers,' UN said

Islamic State killed at least 232 people near Mosul this week: UN

The move could block any retreat by the IS into Syria, but western countries fear the fighters could alienate residents in mainly Sunni area

Iran-backed Shi'ite militias to join assault near Mosul on new front

IS killed at least 232 people on Wednesday, including 190 former Iraqi security forces and 40 civilians who refused to obey their orders

Islamic State using 'tens of thousands' as human shields in Mosul: UN

Around 700 people fled the village early on Tuesday, escaping the military operation to recapture Mosul from the Islamic State

Iraqi troop advance puts civilians on Mosul frontline

The UN?said it also received new information reinforcing the belief that fighters were using human shields to fight the battle

UN gets reports of massacres by Islamic State around Mosul

'More than 3 million people have been displaced since the start of 2014 and a million more people are at risk of losing their homes'

Mosul offensive: UN refugee agency prepares to receive 150,000 Iraqis fleeing the city

The offensive to retake Iraq's second city from Islamic State has been hindered by a disagreement between Ankara and Baghdad over planning

Turkish President Erdogan: Will take part in Mosul offensive against IS

Four years of fighting and destruction have left hospitals scant, and Iraqis impassive to war

Life in Mosul: Iraq's medical facilities fear humanitarian disaster as another battle approaches

According to the spokesman, the IS group's mustard gas is 'not generally in a lethal concentration' but more of an irritant

Pentagon: Islamic State could use mustard gas to defend Mosul

Ashton Carter's visit come 2 days after Iraq announced recapture of a base south of Mosul, seen as an important step

Pentagon chief visits Baghdad to step up fight against Islamic State

The Iraqi national security adviser believes that the current military action in the western and northern regions is moving smoothly

Iraqi forces announce recapture of 70 per cent of regions occupied by extremists

Government fighters recapture the last district held by Islamic State in the city

Battle over, say Iraqi forces in Fallujah

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