The United Nations issued a fresh warning on Wednesday about the humanitarian situation in eastern Mosul where the U.S.-backed Iraqi army is locked in heavy fighting with Islamic State militants.

More than six weeks into the offensive against Islamic State's last major city stronghold in Iraq, the army is trying to dislodge militants dug in among civilians in the eastern districts, the only side Iraqi troops have been able to breach.

"The situation in eastern Mosul city close to the front lines remains fraught with danger for civilians. Mortar and gunfire continue to claim lives," the U.N. humanitarian coordinator's office said. "The limited supplies of food and water are running out, amid concerning reports of food insecurity emerging from the city."

Water was cut to 650,000 people - or 40 percent of total residents in the city - when a pipeline was hit during fighting, a local official said on Tuesday.

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Date 2016.11.30 / 23:14

Author Axar.az

Share

See also

	US–Iran third round of negotiations wrapped up
	Six-hour trilateral Ukraine talks concluded
	Azerbaijan Army commemorates anniversary of Khojaly genocide
	Helsinki hosts awareness campaign on Khojaly genocide
	US Treasury targets Iran's ballistic missile, ACW programs
	Fidan honors Azerbaijani victims on Khojaly anniversary
	Erdogan commemorates anniversary of Khojaly genocide
	President Aliyev attend Memorial opening - Photo
	Aliyev: Justice for Khojaly achieved step by step
	Aliyev: Khojaly massacre a crime against humanity

Latest

Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes escalate

02:23

EU prolongs sanctions against Belarus for another year

26 February 23:53

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash after days of hostilities

26 February 23:50

Trump risks walking into an Iraq-style trap in Iran

26 February 23:33

Exhibition on the Khojaly Genocide held in Sweden

26 February 23:13

US–Iran third round of negotiations wrapped up

26 February 23:06

IDF targets Hezbollah’s ‘Radwan Force’ in Baalbek

26 February 22:52

Six-hour trilateral Ukraine talks concluded

26 February 22:40

Armenia, Poland sign military-technical cooperation

26 February 22:32

Pakistan military targeted Taliban fortifications - Video

26 February 22:30

Juventus eyes record €120M transfer for Victor Osimhen

26 February 22:12

Israeli officials consider paying Gazan war victims

26 February 21:51

6.5 million Somalis to benefit as EU provides €63M in aid

26 February 21:31

Azerbaijan Army commemorates anniversary of Khojaly genocide

26 February 21:11

Helsinki hosts awareness campaign on Khojaly genocide

26 February 20:50

Terrorist members detained in Istanbul over planned attacks

26 February 20:30

Khojaly genocide discussed in Italian Parliament

26 February 20:10

Uzbekneftegaz and SOCAR expand cooperation

26 February 19:59

Armenia to replace Russian guards at Akhurik checkpoint

26 February 19:45

CEO of WEF quits after Epstein ties scrutinized

26 February 19:39

US Treasury targets Iran's ballistic missile, ACW programs

26 February 19:19

Fidan honors Azerbaijani victims on Khojaly anniversary

26 February 18:50

Erdogan commemorates anniversary of Khojaly genocide

26 February 18:30

The politics are a lot better if Israel strikes first

26 February 18:10

President Aliyev attend Memorial opening - Photo

26 February 18:00

Conference League return matches played today

26 February 17:54

Aliyev: Justice for Khojaly achieved step by step

26 February 17:50

Employees of the SSS commemorated Khojaly genocide

26 February 17:45

Aliyev: Khojaly massacre a crime against humanity

26 February 17:41

Russia still weighing stance on Board of Peace

26 February 17:38

TERMS OF USEAll rights reserved. When using a material link is required. When using the material on the internet pages of the corresponding transition is required.

COMMUNICATION WITH US Baku city, Binagadi district, street S.S.Akhundov
(+994 12) 464-61-74, 464-61-75, 464-61-76
[email protected]
For reklam: [email protected]

www.axar.az - 2026

Xocalı soyqırımı — 1992-ci il Bağla

Bize yazin Bağla

ArxivBağla