Monthly Archives: September 2016

September 29, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Al-Abadi, Barzani conclude “successful” major conference in Baghdad. […] UNHCR’s Iraq director warns of overwhelming Mosul IDP wave. […] Daesh in Mosul preparing frantically for government attack. […] Daesh reportedly moving all foreign fighters … Continue reading →

September 28, 2016 Today’s Major Developments 600 more US soldiers will head to Iraq. […] Top-level KRG delegation to meet with Al-Abadi on Thursday. […] Central Diyala Daesh sleeper cells are forcing residents to move out. […] PMF Commission spokesman … Continue reading →

September 27, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Coalition spokesman says there are 8,000 Coalition troops (including 4,500 Americans) in Iraq. […] Daesh unleashes wave of suicide, IED attacks in Baghdad. […] Coalition, IAA, Iraqi troops fend off Daesh attack southwest of … Continue reading →

September 26, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Parliament reaffirms current Ninewa boundaries. […] 3,745 Yazidis are still held by Daesh. […] 1100 more families return to Falluja, Saqlawiya. […] Daesh is still battling in Jazeera Ramadi, Jazeera Baghdadi, Shirqat. […] Daesh … Continue reading →

September 23, 2016   Today’s Major Developments Displacement ministry says 60,000 families have returned to Anbar in past two days. […] JOC announces complete liberation of Jazeera Baghdadi in Hit. […] Report says only 300 Daesh fighters remain in Hawija. … Continue reading →

September 22, 2016   Today’s Major Developments Al-Abadi says winning in Mosul will be easier than other battles. […] US Army reported seeking 500 more US troops for Mosul campaign. […] Iraq takes Shirqat back. […] Daesh takes heavy casualties … Continue reading →

September 21, 2016   Today’s Major Developments Al-Abadi asks NATO help to get the Turks out of Iraq. […] COR votes the Finance Minister out. […] Iraqi forces make steady progress in Haditha area. […] Iraqi troops capture Shirqat government … Continue reading →

September 20, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraqi forces claim victory in Jazeera Baghdadi; turn to Jazeera Hit. […] Iraqi forces launch major attack on Daesh in Shirqat. […] Videos galore […] PKK commander claims PKK has been in Kirkuk since … Continue reading →

September 19, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Obama meets with Al-Abadi, talks post-Daesh reconstruction in Mosul. […] Al-Abadi announces launch of Shirqat liberation. […] Iraq/KRG/US agreement reached on Mosul campaign cooperation, but details are murky. […] Al-Abadi reportedly sets Mosul liberation … Continue reading →

September 16, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Major political and military crisis emerging over Mosul, as Erdogan suggests Turkish invasion. […] 500 displaced families returning to Falluja city. […] Local citizens in Al-Ra’i, Syria says Daesh used chemical weapons. […] Daesh … Continue reading →