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Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declares the liberation of Mosul



Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declares the liberation of Mosul

epa06079869 A handout photo made available by the Iraqi Prime Minister's office shows Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi (C) declaring Mosul's liberation from Islamic state group Control (IS) in central Mosul city, northern Iraq, 10 July 2017. The declaration follows eight months of fierce fighting by Iraqi forces and a US-led coalition to oust the militants from their final stronghold in the country. EPA/HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES