At least 8,000 civilians escaped ISIS held-areas in west Mosul

The United Nations says some 8,000 people have fled west Mosul since Iraqi forces launched their operations to rid that part of the city from ISIS terrorists.

The United Nations says some 8,000 people have fled west Mosul since Iraqi forces launched their operations to rid that part of the city from ISIS terrorists.

The UN’s humanitarian aid agency announced on Tuesday that it was increasing its displacement camps to cope with the increase of people who are able to escape.

On February 19, Iraqi soldiers and Hashd al-Sha’abi fighters mounted a new offensive to liberate western Mosul. The city’s eastern side was liberated following three months of operations in January.