Iraq declares victory in the battle for Tikrit but militants make ominous advances in Syria capital
Full title:War with Isis: Iraq declares victory in the battle for Tikrit - but militants make make ominous advances in neighbouring Syria's capital
4/1/2015
Iraq’s Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, joined in a triumphal parade through the centre of Tikrit today as he his government claimed victory over Isis after a month-long battle for the city.
Joined by the provincial Governor and leaders of the army, police and Shia militias, he waved an Iraqi flag and announced that his forces had captured the centre of Tikrit, in what would be the first real success for the Iraqi army since it lost northern and western Iraq to the so-called Islamic State last year.
His Defence Minister, Khalid al-Obeidi, said: “We have the pleasure, with all our pride, to announce the good news of a magnificent victory.”
Naming two Iraqi provinces still under Isis control, he added: “Here we come to you, Anbar! Here we come to you, Nineveh.”
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/war-with-isis-iraq-declares-victory-in-the-battle-for-tikrit--but-militants-make-make-ominous-advances-in-neighbouring-syrias-capital-10150360.html
