Iraqi forces have distributed humanitarian aid to the people of Mosul in areas recently recaptured from ISIL militants.<br /><br /> Chaos broke out when locals began helping themselves. Many complained at the lack of organisation.<br /><br /> Advances in the battle for Mosul have slowed as the jihadists employ snipers and use civilians as human shields.<br /><br /> Most gains have been made by the special forces operating in the section of Mosul east of the Tigris river.<br /><br /> Other forces are advancing on the city from different directions, and the US-led coalition is providing airstrikes and other support.<br /><br /> Iraqi commander says troops are advancing toward center of Mosul, pushing back Islamic State fighters. https://t.co/HYcVKYYFiw— The Associated Press (@AP) November 20, 2016<br /><br /> Those that can get out have fled, emerging from rubble-strewn frontline neighbourhoods in search of safer ground.<br /><br /> Mosul is still home to more than one million people despite the ongoing operation.<br /><br /> The Iraqi military launched their campaign on October 17 to retake Iraq’s second largest city and the extremist group’s last major urban stronghold in the country.<br />
