Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul
Summary
Iraqi officials have started digging up a mass grave site south of Mosul, thought to be left by ISIL (ISIS). This site may contain thousands of human remains, mostly victims from ISIL's control over the area. The excavation is complex, requiring international help due to site hazards like sulfur water and unexploded bombs.Key Facts
- The excavation began in a mass grave south of Mosul, Iraq.
- Iraqi authorities are working with forensic experts and other officials.
- The site is a large sinkhole, possibly containing over 4,000 remains.
- This location might be the largest mass grave in modern Iraq.
- The site has hazards like sulfur water and unexploded bombs.
- Many remains might be of Iraqi soldiers, police, and Yazidi victims.
- ISIL, known for its violence, controlled the area until 2017.
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