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New York, 13 July 2017: The members of the Security Council welcomed the announcement by the Iraqi authorities of the liberation of Mosul, which marks an important milestone in the global effort to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da’esh) and a significant step in the battle to rid Iraq from ISIL, and commended Prime Minister al-Abadi, the Iraqi security forces, and the Iraqi people for the successful effort.

New York, 11 July 2017: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SVC) Pramila Patten today joined the international community in congratulating Iraq on the victory attained in liberating Mosul from Da’esh following a long and difficult battle.

Baghdad, 11 July 2017- UNAMI and UN-WOMEN jointly organized two consultative meetings with civil society organizations and women leaders engaged in political processes from Kirkuk and Hawija on Sunday, 09 July 2017.

GENEVA (11 July 2017) – The retaking of Mosul from ISIL by Iraqi Government forces, supported by their International Coalition partners, marks a significant turning point in the conflict, but Iraq faces a series of human rights challenges which, if left unaddressed, are likely to spark further violence and civilian suffering, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has warned.

Baghdad, 10 July 2017 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq, Mr. Ján Kubiš, wholeheartedly congratulated the people and Government of Iraq on the liberation of Mosul from the terrorist Daesh. This victory provides an outstanding opportunity for Iraq to rise again strong and united, he said, stressing that despite the crushing of Daesh in Mosul the fight against terrorism is not over yet and more work lies ahead for Iraq on its road to full recovery and lasting peace.