Fighters from the mainly Shiite Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), which are fighting ISIL on behalf of the Iraqi government, run and cover themselves from a bomb attack outside of Hawija on September 30, 2017. Reuters
Fighters from the mainly Shiite Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), which are fighting ISIL on behalf of the Iraqi government, run and cover themselves from a bomb attack outside of Hawija on SeptemberShow more
Iraq security forces advance in ISIL-held town of Hawija
Prime minister Haider Al Abadi on Friday announced the second phase of the operation to retake the northern town, vowing to 'liberate every inch of this land from ISIL'
