Iraqi security forces launch offensive on ISIL stronghold

Iraqi security forces are closing in on the city of Mosul, which is a major ISIL strong hold. On Tuesday with the help of the US-led coalition, Iraqi troops began to drive out the jihadists from the nearby town of Qayyarah, south of the city. But the UN's refugee agency has warned that the operation could provoke a humanitarian crisis. "Mosul, you probably don't need much reminding, it is Iraq's second largest city. The humanitarian impact of the military offensive there, is expected to be… READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2016/08/24/... Africanews is a new pan-African media pioneering multilingual and independent news telling expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa. Subscribe on ourYoutube channel :    / africanews   Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook :   / africanews.channel   Twitter :   / africanews