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flag Iraq's Prime Minister reopens historic Mosul mosque, rebuilt after ISIS destruction in 2014.

flag Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has reopened the historic al-Nuri Grand Mosque and its leaning minaret in Mosul, eight years after it was destroyed by ISIS. flag The mosque, standing for 850 years, was a site where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a caliphate in 2014. flag The reconstruction, costing $115 million and supported by UNESCO, UAE, and the EU, symbolizes resilience and cultural preservation. flag War-damaged churches were also rebuilt as part of the project.

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