IS conflict: Iraqi forces ”retake key Ramadi district”

Iraqi government forces have reportedly recaptured a key district in the city of Ramadi, which is controlled by the jihadist group Islamic State (IS). The Counter-Terrorism Force said it had cleared the south-western area of Tamim on Tuesday after a fierce battle. Soldiers and militiamen have been preparing for months for a final assault on […]

Iraqi government forces have reportedly recaptured a key district in the city of Ramadi, which is controlled by the jihadist group Islamic State (IS).
The Counter-Terrorism Force said it had cleared the south-western area of Tamim on Tuesday after a fierce battle.
Soldiers and militiamen have been preparing for months for a final assault on Ramadi, and recently told residents to leave the city centre.
Ramadi was captured by IS in May in an embarrassing defeat for the Iraqi army.