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Iraqis celebrate as Abadi claims collapse of IS

Iraqi soldiers stand guard in central Mosul

Source: AAP

Iraq's prime minister has officially declared victory in retaking the northern city of Mosul (MO-zul) from IS three years after the militant group seized control.In a victory speech, Haider Al-Abadi said he is consigning IS to what he calls the "dustbin of historyWhat after Mosul cleared? More on this issue, listen to this interview by Manal Al-Ani.



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