Iraq announces 'victory' over Islamic State in Mosul

Iraqi Federal Police celebrate in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq July 8, 2017. [Photo/Agencies]

MOSUL, Iraq - Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Sunday "victory" over Islamic State in the city of Mosul, his office said.

"The commander in chief of the armed forces (Prime Minister) Haider al-Abadi arrived in the liberated city of Mosul and congratulated the heroic fighters and the Iraqi people for the great victory," said a statement from his office.

Reuters