Monthly Archives: October 2016

October 28, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Thousands demonstrate in support of Iraqi forces in Ninewa. [..] Daesh in Ninewa has abducted 8,000 people as human shields. [..] Pause in Ninewa liberation operations continues. [..] 900 Qayara residents return home from … Continue reading →

October 27, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Erdogan confronts Obama over using YPG in Raqqa campaign. [..] Anah mayor complains of errant airstrikes hitting civilians. [..] 99 Daesh terrorists dead so far in Kirkuk after Friday attack. [..] IFP troops enter … Continue reading →

October 26, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Resistance movement gaining momentum within Mosul. [..] Daesh executes 232 people in Hammam Al-Alil. [..] Displaced persons total from Mosul now nearing 10,000. [..] Counter Terrorism troops now 2.5 miles from Mosul. [..] Ashton … Continue reading →

October 25, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Turks claim to be giving artillery support to Peshmerga, flying with Coalition. [..] Daesh beheads a Shia cleric in Baghdad. [..] Rutba back in government control; Daesh loses 40-60 men. [..] Arab PC members … Continue reading →

October 24, 2016   Today’s Major Developments Turkey says it has participated in Mosul campaign. JOC says it hasn’t. [..] Daesh makes major attack on Rutba. [..] Kirkuk situation under control after Daesh attack. 74 Daesh fighters killed. [..] Ninewa … Continue reading →

October 21, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Ashton Carter announces “agreement in principle” between Iraq, Turkey on Turkish role in Mosul campaign. Joint Operations Command stresses that there is no deal. [..] Daesh stages suicide attack on a Tribal PMF commander’s … Continue reading →

October 20, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Court issues arrest warrant for Atheel Nujaifi. [..] Daesh suicide terrorists conduct surprise attacks in Kirkuk, Dibis. [..] [Late-breaking story] Turkmen PMFs stop Daesh attack in Bashir area. [..] British media network says Counter … Continue reading →

October 19, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Putin reportedly supports Iraq in dispute over Turkish troops. [..] Al-Abadi blasts Saudi interference; Turkey leaders continue their interference. [..] General Volesky says Daesh leaders have left Mosul. [..] Al-Abadi visits the troops in … Continue reading →

October 18, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Turkey horns in on Coalition air support for Mosul. [..] Erdogan plays sectarian card in latest bombastic statement on Turkish troops. [..] Iraqi Army Chief of Staff says Mosul campaign is ahead of schedule. … Continue reading →

October 17, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Mosul liberation campaign is launched east and south of the city. [..] Internal revolt hits Daesh in Mosul. [..] Multiple reports say Daesh fighters are escaping Mosul for Syria; some don’t make it. [..] … Continue reading →