Stabilising Iraq's Mosul could take years

Iraqi forces are set to retake the Islamic State stronghold -- but restoring order will pose an even greater challenge

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  • Progress towards Mosul
  • Consolidation
  • Isolation of Mosul
  • Probes and special operations
  • Urban assault
  • Stabilising Mosul
  • Security
  • Governance
  • Services and economic stimulus
  • Justice
  • Mosul's liberation

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