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Iraqi forces declare victory over ISIS in Mosul

Hosted by Warren Olney Jul. 13, 2017 National

Western backed Iraqi forces have struck a blow against the Islamic State by devastating half the city of Mosul, leaving more than 700,000 refugees. Will the US and other allies help to rebuild — as ISIS violence continues?

Photo: A view of a part of western Mosul, Iraq, (Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters)

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Sáša Woodruff, Andrea Brody, Yael Even Or, Devan Schwartz