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Centuries-old Kufa mosque still holds religious, political significance
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...
Historic landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul ...
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Crackdown on 'forces of darkness' in south Iraq's Najaf raises concerns on scope, methods
Initial reports indicate that the committee is primarily targeting the Qurban (Sacrifice) Group, a religious faction active ...
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Historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
MOSUL, Iraq — For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul until it was destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2017.