An Iraqi woman and a child shop at a clothes market in Mosul.
An Iraqi woman and a child shop at a clothes market in Mosul.
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The northern Iraqi city of Mosul has been finding its feet again after terror group ISIS was forced out earlier this year. Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi announced Mosul had been recaptured in July.
The northern Iraqi city of Mosul has been finding its feet again after terror group ISIS was forced out earlier this year. Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi announced Mosul had been recaptured in July.
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Liquor stores, barbers and even toy shops were closed down under the strict rules employed by ISIS.
Liquor stores, barbers and even toy shops were closed down under the strict rules employed by ISIS.
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An array of woman's clothes for sale in a Mosul store.
An array of woman's clothes for sale in a Mosul store.
One storekeeper, who sells women's clothes, told CNN he had to dispose of all the ladies underwear, jeans and dresses he had in stock when Mosul was controlled by ISIS. Only garments that covered a woman from head to toe were permitted to be sold, the storekeeper said.
One storekeeper, who sells women's clothes, told CNN he had to dispose of all the ladies underwear, jeans and dresses he had in stock when Mosul was controlled by ISIS. Only garments that covered a woman from head to toe were permitted to be sold, the storekeeper said.
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Children's bikes are displayed in a toy store in Mosul. Many toy shops were forced to close or were banned from selling items that resembled humans or animals.
Children's bikes are displayed in a toy store in Mosul. Many toy shops were forced to close or were banned from selling items that resembled humans or animals.
Buying or selling alcohol was a dangerous endeavor during the two years ISIS held Mosul. But some liquor stores have returned to the city in recent months.
Buying or selling alcohol was a dangerous endeavor during the two years ISIS held Mosul. But some liquor stores have returned to the city in recent months.
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People shop for poultry at a market in Mosul's Gogjali neighborhood.
People shop for poultry at a market in Mosul's Gogjali neighborhood.
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