Mosul and the Islamic State: Justice and the Future of Mosul

Summary

On July 21, 2021, the Program on Extremism at George Washington University hosted an exceptional line-up of keynote speakers to launch the Mosul & the Islamic State podcast which features Omar Mohammed. Reflecting on Mosul’s history, the ongoing pursuit of justice for Islamic State’s victims, and the prospects for the city’s future, the opening session was chaired by Program on Extremism Director Lorenzo Vidino and featured:

• Karim Khan QC, Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court
• Professor Zeena Ghanim, Dean of the School of Law Nineveh University
• General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA
• Graeme Wood, The Atlantic & Yale University

A moderated discussion between Lorenzo Vidino, Omar Mohammed, and Haroro Ingram followed to formally launch the podcast. The four-episode series is hosted by Omar Mohammed, who reported on the Islamic State’s atrocities under the pen name ‘Mosul Eye’ after the city was captured by the Islamic State in 2014. Along with the podcast’s writer and co-host Haroro Ingram, Mosul & the Islamic State tells the story of Mosul and the struggles of its people through the stories and experiences of those who were there. It especially focuses on telling the untold stories of Mosuli experiences living under Islamic State rule, their pursuit of justice and renewal, as well as their hopes for Mosul’s future. A trailer for the podcast and episode 1 are out now.

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