Iraqi forces launched the operation Sunday to retake the district, the last part of Iraq's second city still held by IS after a months-long offensive

Iraqi forces push into Mosul Old City, warn IS 'surrender or die'

The ascendancy of Shias in Iraq's liberation forces is being viewed darkly in the Sunni-dominated regions of the country

Shia militias cut off Mosul supply routes, but sectarian tension rears its head

The US-supported Iraqi troops said their advance on Mosul has been slow due to the wave of suicide attacks launched by IS

Battle for Mosul: US-backed forces gain ground, IS 'ready for martyrdom'

This comes after intelligence report said IS members would return to their home countries or hide in Southeast Asia if they lost Mosul

Malaysia shores up security as Mosul offensive sparks fear of militant influx