Fazel Hawramy
Iraq declares Islamic State war over
Iraq has declared a final and complete victory over Islamic State. Three years ago the militant group took control of about a third of Iraq's territory, but the country's Prime Minister Haider… Audio
Kurds seize Raqqa oilfields, Iraq takes Kirkuk
As Kurdish-led forces take back control of the Syrian city of Raqqa, two of the largest oilfields in their own disputed area have now been seized. A string of oilfields - vital to the Kurdish economy… Audio
Iraq declares victory over Islamic State in tel Afar
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has declared victory over the Islamic State in tel Afar. IS fighters have been holding onto the northern Iraq city for the last three years but it has now fallen… Audio
Fighting in Mosul is over - but the battle to rebuild has begun
The fighting may've all but stopped in Mosul but thousands of people are still living in fear in the derelict Iraqi city. Our correspondent in Iraq, Fazel Hawramy, says people in Mosul are still in… Audio
Iraqi forces say there's about 5,000 IS militants in Mosul
A fresh push to push Islamic State out of Mosul is being met with resistance, suicide car bombs and street-to-street fighting. Our correspondent Fazel Hawramy says there may be about 5,000 militants… Audio
Iraqi security forces continue push into Mosul
ISIS is putting up a fierce resistance with suicide car bombs, drones and explosives facing off against U.S. helicopter gunships and the Iraqi army's heavy guns. Freelance journalist Fazel Hawramy… Audio
Iraqi security forces take 2 more Mosul districts
Iraqi security forces have captured another two districts of western Mosul after fierce clashes with Islamic State. Freelance journalist Fazel Hawramy spent the weekend in Mosul. Audio
Civilians in Mosul say continuing attacks are terrifying
Civilians in Mosul say life is terrifying as attacks continue. Iraqi special forces are now in the ISIS-held city. Audio
Iraqi special forces advance into Mosul's eastern outskirts
Iraqi forces are edging ever closer to the centre of Mosul, reaching the village of Kukjali in the east and taking control of the state television building there. We cross to Iraq for the latest. Audio
The battle to take back Mosul expected to last months
The battle to take Mosul could take 2 months or even longer. Freelance journalist Fazel Hawramy in Erbil, in the Kurdistan region Audio