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flag Iraqi authorities begin excavation of a mass grave near Mosul, suspected to hold thousands killed by ISIS.

flag Iraqi authorities have initiated the excavation of a mass grave near Mosul, suspected to contain thousands of victims from the Islamic State's rule. flag Known as Khasfa, the site is a sinkhole where IS forces are believed to have buried soldiers, Yazidis, and civilians. flag The UN estimates it may be one of Iraq's largest mass graves, potentially holding up to 4,000 bodies, with challenges in excavation due to sulfur water and unexploded ordnance. flag DNA testing will be conducted to identify the victims.

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