Aust to provide $10m aid for Mosul

Australia will provide $10 million in humanitarian aid for civilians fleeing fighting in Mosul as the Iraqi army launches its offensive against Islamic State

Australia will provide an extra $10 million aid to Iraq to help civilians fleeing from Mosul as the Iraqi military launches its offensive.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said the aid would include emergency food, medical assistance, temporary shelter and support to women and girls.

It takes Australian humanitarian aid to Iraq to $70 million since June 2014.