US gives $181 million in additional relief aid to Iraq ahead of Mosul attack

US gives $181 million in additional relief aid to Iraq ahead of Mosul attack Baghdad (AFP) Sept 14, 2016 - The United States on Wednesday announced it was providing $181 million (160 million euros) in additional humanitarian assistance to Iraq ahead of an operation to retake the jihadist hub of Mosul. The announcement was made by US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken shortly after he arrived in Baghdad for meetings, including with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. "Today I am please ... more

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