Mosul

Mosul, a city in northern Iraq, is currently newsworthy due to a combination of ongoing conflict and the revival of cultural traditions. Recent air strikes have targeted sites belonging to the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), a paramilitary group, in the Rashidiya area and the Nineveh region. These strikes, attributed to the wider US-Israeli war on Iran spilling into Iraq, have resulted in casualties among PMF fighters. The PMF is a significant force in Iraq, and these attacks highlight the city's location within a region experiencing escalating tensions. Despite the conflict, Mosul is also experiencing a resurgence of Ramadan traditions. Markets, storytelling, worship, games, and charity are returning to the city, signifying a move towards normalcy after years of war. This juxtaposition of conflict and cultural revival underscores Mosul's complex present and its ongoing efforts to rebuild and recover.