The hidden ISIS danger that could threaten Mosul for years

Name: The hidden ISIS danger that could threaten Mosul for years
Uploaded: 2017-10-18T22:00:00Z
Duration: P447S
Description: Iraq may have ousted Islamic States militants from the city of Mosul over the summer, but the major task of finding and destroying the mines, booby traps and bombs remains. A security firm hired by the U.S. and Iraqi workers are making progress to clear major areas, but it could take years or even decades. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports on the safety of Mosul after ISIS.

Clip: 10/18/2017 | 7m 27s | Video has closed captioning.

Iraq may have ousted Islamic States militants from the city of Mosul over the summer, but the major task of finding and destroying the mines, booby traps and bombs remains. A security firm hired by the U.S. and Iraqi workers are making progress to clear major areas, but it could take years or even decades. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports on the safety of Mosul after ISIS.

Aired: 10/18/17

Rating: NR

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