Five IS bombs found hidden in iconic Iraq mosque- UN agency

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The United Nations said they discovered five bombs in a wall of Mosul's iconic Al-Nuri mosque, planted years ago by the Islamic State group, during restoration work in the northern Iraqi city.

This aerial view shows Muslims gathered to pray in the courtyard of the Al-Nuri mosque in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, during the Eid al-Adha holiday, on July 9, 2022. - Concealed seven years ago by the Islamic State group, five bombs have been discovered in a wall of the al-Nouri mosque, Iraq's heritage jewel undergoing restoration in the metropolis of Mosul, UNESCO told AFP.

Mosul’s Al-Nuri mosque and the adjacent leaning minaret nicknamed Al-Hadba or the “hunchback”, which dates from the 12th century, were destroyed during the battle to retake the city from IS. “The Iraqi armed forces immediately secured the area and the situation is now fully under control,” UNESCO added.

 

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