Authority in the Iraqi city of Mosul demanded to open an investigation following the killing of hundreds of civilians in coalition strikes Thursday.
The Mosul district council called for an immediate halt of airstrikes in the city’s west and to declare it a “disaster zone”, adding” two days now we are appealing for civil defense help to rescue civilians.”
Around 230 civilian, mostly women and children, were killed overnight in strikes targeted three adjoining residences in “new al Mosul” district
Meanwhile, military offensive on parts of the city has been put on hold whilst joint forces prepare for new assault adopting new tactics to protect civilians in populated areas.
On the other hand, Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights put the toll of civilians killed in coalition airstrikes in the past few days to 500.
Also Read
-
Iraqi forces try to bring civilians out of west Mosul
Iraqi government forces attempted to evacuate civilians from Mosul’s ISIS-held Old City on Tuesday so that troops could clear the area, but ... Middle East -
ISIS shells recaptured areas in west Mosul
ISIS militants shelled areas recaptured by Iraqi forces in western Mosul, hitting civilians fleeing the fighting early on Wednesday as troops edged ... Middle East -
Dozens killed, buried in rubble after Mosul air raid
Dozens of residents were buried in collapsed buildings in the Iraqi city of Mosul after an air strike against ISIS triggered a massive explosion last ... Middle East -
Iraqi forces prepare new push, tactics in Mosul as civilians flee city
Iraqi forces are preparing a fresh push against ISIS using new tactics, but operations to drive the militants out of their last stronghold in the ... Middle East
