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The Silent Scourge: Mosul’s Enduring Battle Against ISIS’s Hidden Explosives
The Silent Scourge: Mosul’s Enduring Battle Against ISIS’s Hidden Explosives Decades of Danger: Explosive Remnants of ISIS Occupation Pose a Persistent Threat to Mosul’s Reconstruction and Resettlement The echoes of battle in Mosul, Iraq, have largely faded, replaced by the hum of reconstruction and the tentative return of its citizens. However, beneath the surface of…
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Unexploded Ordnance: Mosul’s Silent Enemy After ISIS’s Fall
Unexploded Ordnance: Mosul’s Silent Enemy After ISIS’s Fall The brutal fight to liberate Mosul from ISIS is over, but a dangerous legacy of bombs and booby-traps threatens the city’s future, demanding years of painstaking clearance. The echoes of battle in Mosul, Iraq, have largely faded, replaced by the grim reality of a city scarred by…
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Unearthing the Scar: Mosul’s Lingering Battle Against ISIS’s Hidden Dangers
Unearthing the Scar: Mosul’s Lingering Battle Against ISIS’s Hidden Dangers Beyond the Victory: Explosive Remnants Pose a Long-Term Threat to Mosul’s Recovery The sounds of battle in Mosul have faded, replaced by the quiet, methodical work of deminers and the cautious return of civilians. While the physical defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq’s…