'Faces Of Mosul: The Legacy of ISIS' Four time Pulitzer prize winning photographer Carol Guzy, gives us a glimpse into the faces of those affected by the fierce conflict with ISIS in Mosul. Wounded and weak, most who survived now face an uncertain future in the limbo of IDP camps. Shattered lives, lost loved ones and escape from the rubble of collapsed homes and the evil of ISIS doctrine, leaves scars of emotional trauma even more difficult to heal. The war in Mosul is over, but the humanitarian crisis continues. Welcome to 'Faces Of Mosul: The Legacy of ISIS'
© zReportage.com Story of the Week #652 Launched December 29, 2017: 'Faces Of Mosul: The Legacy of ISIS' Four time Pulitzer prize winning photographer Carol Guzy, gives us a glimpse into the faces of those affected by the fierce conflict with ISIS in Mosul. Wounded and weak, most who survived now face an uncertain future in the limbo of IDP camps. Shattered lives, lost loved ones and escape from the rubble of collapsed homes and the evil of ISIS doctrine, leaves scars of emotional trauma even more difficult to heal. The war in Mosul is over, but the humanitarian crisis continues. Welcome to 'Faces Of Mosul: The Legacy of ISIS'
Soldier that walked her from frontline, offers comfort, to a tiny ISIS orphan girl with hop earrings. Little girl was found by Iraqi Army soldiers when they saw her walking naked in the rubble at the front line. Believed to be a foreigner, parents most likely ISIS fighters killed in the battle or by suicide bomb, it was difficult for medics to determine exactly. Given emergency medical care at a Trauma Stabilization Point with Iraqi Army medics, in the Old City. The soldiers said they saw other children but couldn't reach them as it was too dangerous with ISIS fighters nearby. The battle continued in a small part of West Mosul even though it was declared liberated a week ago. Injuries from suicide bombers, grenades and snipers occurred as ISIS fighters continue the fierce conflict.
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July 17, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - An Iraqi Army soldier is carried in for emergency medical care at a Trauma Stabilization Point near the frontline with Iraqi Army medics amid ruins of the Old City. He was wearing a body armor which saved his life after being shot.The battle with ISIS continued in a small part of West Mosul even though it was declared liberated a week ago. Injuries from suicide bombers, grenades and snipers occurred as ISIS fighters use tunnels to continue the fierce conflict.
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Paramedic MONIR TURK, with Global Response Management, aids a little Russian-speaking girl named AMINA, who was found by Iraqi Army soldiers when they heard her cries from the rubble. When Turk asked where her father and mother were, she said they were martyrs, likely ISIS fighters killed in the battle or by suicide bomb. Amina was given emergency medical care at a Trauma Stabilization Point amid ruins of the Old City, then taken to the general hospital.
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July 16, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - According to soldiers, an elderly woman tried to escape ISIS when Iraqi Army Special Forces advanced and ISIS shot her in the face. She was given emergency medical care at a Trauma Stabilization Point with Iraqi Army medics and Global Response Management team then taken to the general hospital. Injuries from suicide bombers, grenades and snipers continue as ISIS fighters use tunnels to continue the fierce conflict.
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July 14, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Wounds from her mother's suicide bomb. Medical teams from Global Response Management and the Iraqi Army at a Trauma Stabilization Point, treat a child named KHADIJA found in the rubble when her parents set off suicide bombs on July 14, 2017. She kept calling out for her mother not realizing the burns she sustained were caused also by her mother exploding herself as well, according to soldiers and medics. She said ''My father is killed Shaid'' which meant dying as a martyr for his nation and religion. She is from Chechnya and her family were foreign fighters for ISIS. She is now an orphan. The battle with ISIS continues in West Mosul days after it was declared liberated.
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July 14, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Members of the Iraqi Civil Defense help families find bodies of their loved ones in the rubble of homes that were killed during the battle with ISIS in West Mosul. The Civil Defense workers said they have not been paid in three years. ''I do this for God,'' said firefighter NASHWAN FADHIL (not shown) who helped FIRAS MWAID ALI dig his brother's body from the ruins. He walks past rubble with workers carrying his brother. The family lost 10 members that were retrieved for a simple burial later.
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July 14, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Medical teams from Global Response Management and the Iraqi Army at a Trauma Stabilization Point, treat a child named KHADIJA found in the rubble when her parents set off suicide bombs. She kept calling out for her mother not realizing the burns she sustained were caused also by her mother exploding herself as well, according to soldiers and medics. She said 'My father is killed Shaid' which meant dying as a martyr for his nation and religion. She is from Chechnya and her family were foreign fighters for ISIS. She is now an orphan. The battle with ISIS continues in West Mosul days after it was declared liberated.
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July 14, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Iraqi Army medic KAHTAN HAMEED carries an ISIS orphan to an ambulance for transport to hospital. Medical teams from Global Response Management and the Iraqi Army at a Trauma Stabilization Point, treat the little girl named KHADIJA found in the rubble of the explosion when her parents set off suicide bombs. She kept calling out for her mother not realizing the burns she sustained were caused by her mother exploding herself also, according to soldiers and medics. She said 'My father is killed Shahid' which meant dying as a martyr. She is from Chechnya and her family were foreign fighters for ISIS.
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© July 14, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - STARR EDGE, a nurse with Global Response Management and paramedic JAMES DeMARRO assist the Iraqi Army at a Trauma Stabilization Point. They treat a child named KHADIJA found in the rubble when her parents set off suicide bombs. She kept calling out for her mother not realizing the burns she sustained were caused also by her mother exploding herself as well, according to soldiers and medics. She said 'My father is killed Shahid' which meant dying as a martyr. She is from Chechnya and her family were foreign fighters for ISIS. She is now an orphan. The battle with ISIS continues in West Mosul days after it was declared liberated. Credit Image: © Carol Guzy/ZUMA Press Wire
July 13, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - A Yazidi young boy receives treatment. He said he escaped being held captive by ISIS for four years.
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July 13, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Four Yazidi civilians said they escaped being held captive by ISIS for four years Iraqi Army soldiers advanced in the old city. The women said they were used as sex slaves. The battle with ISIS continues in a small part of West Mosul even though it was declared liberated days ago. Injuries from suicide bombers, grenades and snipers continue as ISIS fighters use tunnels to continue the fierce conflict.
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July 10, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Iraqi Army fighters near the front line amid ruins of the Old City. The battle with ISIS continues in a small part of West Mosul on the Tigris river, even though it was declared liberated days ago. Injuries from suicide bombers, grenades and snipers continue as ISIS fighters use tunnels to continue the fierce conflict.
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July 9, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - MOHAMMED ABD HAMAD, 20-years-old with hands tied is a suspected ISIS fighter that surrendered with two others after being surrounded by ISOF Special Forces in West Mosul amid ruins of the city. They say they are not ISIS but soldiers do not believe them. They are held captive at a base near the front line.
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July 9, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - A soldier shows the face and beard of MASHEAN AHMAD ABDULLA, 22 years old, a suspected ISIS fighter that surrendered after being surrounded by ISOF Special Forces in West Mosul amid ruins of the city. Behind him is 20-year-old MOHAMMED ABD HAMAD with hands tied. They say they are not ISIS but soldiers do not believe them. They are held captive at a base near the front line.
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July 9, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - An Iraqi Army soldier rescues a woman refugee from the rubble as the army advances on ISIS.
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July 8, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Civil Defense members rescue injured civilians as battle with ISIS continues in West Mosul amid ruins of the Old City.
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July 8, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - A girl with a frilly dress covered in dust walks amid ruins of the Old City as civilians, many injured and weak, flee the battle with ISIS in West Mosul.
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Soldiers from ISOF climb over rubble at ancient Mosque destroyed by ISIS in Old City of West Mosul celebrating victory over ISIS.
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A woman is among the civilians, many injured and weak, fleeing as battle with ISIS continues, in West Mosul amid ruins of the Old City.
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July 7, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Injured soldiers are rushed to a medical trauma site with Global Response Management team as battle in West Mosul continues amid ruins of the Old City.
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July 7, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Civilians, many wounded. terrified and weak, arrive at a medical Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City as they flee the fierce battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city. Those not severely injured continue walking after being checked for suicide bombs and are then transported.
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July 7, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Civilians, many injured and weak, walk past ancient mosque destroyed by ISIS as they flee battle in West Mosul amid ruins of the Old City.
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July 6, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Civilians, many wounded. terrified and weak, arrive at a medical Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City as they flee the fierce battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city. Those not severely injured continue walking after being checked for suicide bombs and are then transported.
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July 6, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Civilians, many wounded. terrified and weak, arrive at a medical Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City as they flee the fierce battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city. Those not severely injured continue walking after being checked for suicide bombs and are then transported.
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July 6, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - A woman with an injured face flees the fighting. Civilians, many wounded and weak, arrive at a medical Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City as they flee the fierce battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city.
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July 6, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Civilians, many wounded. terrified and weak, arrive at a medical Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City as they flee the fierce battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city. Those not severely injured continue walking after being checked for suicide bombs and are then transported.
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July 5, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - A boy lies on a transport vehicle. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee the battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins arriving at a Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City. They await transport mostly to IDP camps facing an uncertain future.
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July 5, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Refugees bring meager belongings, some including pet birds. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee the battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins arriving at a Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City. They await transport mostly to IDP camps facing an uncertain future.
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July 4, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - As medics are about to leave for the night, refugees arrive. PETE REED, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Global Response Management provides emergency medical care ISOF Special Forces. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee continued battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins arriving at a Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City.
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July 4, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - A woman falls on the ground from a truck with refugees and is rushed for medical aid. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee continued battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city. They arrive at a Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City for emergency medical care and transport.
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July 4, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - SELMA ABDULLA FETE, 87 years old, is reunited with her son FLAH HASIN who was pulled for questioning of men to be confirmed whether they are ISIS fighters or not. She rejoiced when he was released and they could leave on the truck to safety. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee continued battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city. They arrive at a Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City for emergency medical care and transport.
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July 2, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Teams provide emergency medical care at a stabilization point near the Old City. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee the continued battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city.
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July 2, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - KYIRSTY UNGER, a nurse from Portland, Oregon with Global Response Management provides emergency medical care at a Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee the continued battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city.
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July 2, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - MOHAMMED DYLAN, a volunteer with Wasel Tasel assisting team from Global Response Management carries a severely lethargic child in brutal heat until finding a vehicle to transport him to the Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City on July 2, 2017. Civilians fled the fierce battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins, sniper fire and airstrikes.
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July 2, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - A young frightened child holds tighly to MOHAMMED DYLAN, a volunteer with Wasel Tasel assisting team from Global Response Management as civilians, many injured and weak, flee the fierce battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city.
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July 2, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Volunteers from Wasel Tasel assist Global Response Management team to provide emergency medical care at a Trauma Stabilization Point near the Old City. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee the battle with ISIS in West Mosul amid ruins of the city, brought in on the hoods of vehicles.
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June 17, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Bodies believed to be ISIS fighters lie on the streets near the frontline amid ruins of the Old City. The battle with ISIS continued in a small part of West Mosul even though it was declared liberated a week ago. Injuries from suicide bombers, grenades and snipers occurred as ISIS fighters use tunnels to continue the fierce conflict.
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July 3, 2017 - Mosul, Iraq - Families comfort each other, woman on right lost many family members under the rubble of her home. Civilians, many injured and weak, flee the continued battle with ISIS in West Mosul. They are brought to a trauma stabilization site near the Old City.
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