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    UNESCO finds Islamic State-era bombs in Mosul mosque walls, years after defeat of extremist group

    17 days ago

    The mosque, famous for its 12th-century leaning minaret, was destroyed by IS in 2017 and has been a focal point of UNESCO’s restoration efforts since 2020. UNESCO said that five large-scale explosive devices, designed for significant destruction, were found inside the southern wall of the Prayer Hall on Tuesday. (AP video shot by Farid Abdulwahed)

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