In Iraq pressure remains high for the
political authorities to form a unity government. General developments in Iraq
indicate a stalemate with IS showing both its depth of resources and its limited
ability to hold on to further military gains. The failed joint assault by the
ISF and Shiite militias on Tikrit underscores their inability to defeat the
insurgents.
Salah ad-Din Province
Renewed fighting erupted around the
university buildings
in Tikrit. IS insurgents were forced to withdraw from Contingency Operating Base
Speicher by ISF.
In Al-Dhuluiya clashes continue
between IS insurgents and ISF, which are being supported by local tribesmen and
air support from the Iraqi Airforce.
The NGO ShiaRightsWatch published a report
on the lack of access to water and food in Tuz Khormotu. For more information, click here.
Anbar Province
In Anbar the ISF continues attacks on
the northern outskirts of Fallujah. Clashes in Ramadi are
ongoing.
Kirkuk Province
IS insurgent attacks on Peshmerga
positions at Tal Al-Warid and Mala Abdulla.
Diyala Province
Following shelling and airstrikes
targeting their positions, IS has withdrawn from the Al-Adhim area of northern
Diyala. Clashes broke out between Peshmerga and insurgents south of Jalawla.
Fighting in Al-Hawuraniya, north of
Al-Muqdadiya.
Ninevah Province
Mosul’s Christians are increasingly
being targeted by IS who force them to convert and pay taxes as a condition for
not being expelled from the city.
An airstrike took place.
The Turkish Consulate building is
function as an HQ for IS.
IS withdrew some of its forces from
East Mosul a week ago. IS’s main
fighting strength was needed in areas south of Tikrit to fight the IA.
Naqshbandi tribes (loyal to the
insurgency) are taking down IS flags and replacing them with their own.
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