Iraqi special forces have reached a location just a little over two miles away from Mosul itself. The Counter Terrorism Service, taught by U.S. trainers, is now pausing to allow other security forces to catch up to them and to consolidate the front lines before the next phase. The front lines to the south are as far as 20 miles away. As the troops draw closer to Mosul, it is expected that the fighting with Islamic State militants (ISIS/Daesh) will become heavier and, more importantly, there will be more civilians to avoid and protect. Sunni Arabs who sought refuge in Kirkuk province say they are being displaced...
