03:46Iraq: Rubble and damaged buildings still seen in Ramadi 5 years after liberation from IS
Damaged buildings and destruction could still be seen in Ramadi, Iraq, on Monday, five years on after the war-torn city was liberated from the so-called Islamic State (IS; formerly known as ISIS/ISIL).
The city is experiencing relative stability and has seen progress in its recovery since the Iraqi government launched a major reconstruction campaign partially funded by the United Nations. A lot of parts of Ramadi are still covered in rubbles, however.
"Those who do not have money cannot spend on rebuilding (his or her home). We only get around 10,000 Iraqi Dinars (5.67 Euros, 6.85 USD) for all our work, which is nothing. What are we supposed to do with this? It's not enough for eating or anything else," said local resident Abu Mohammed, who were seen collecting pieces of rubble in the city.
According to reports, around 80 percent of Ramadi’s population displaced by the war has returned home.
"These families whose homes were destroyed during the ISIS insurgency still are left with no promises of improvement. We are urging officials to interfere and help us with this poor situation," said Saad Abu Seif, a local resident, in the Tamim district.
03:46Damaged buildings and destruction could still be seen in Ramadi, Iraq, on Monday, five years on after the war-torn city was liberated from the so-called Islamic State (IS; formerly known as ISIS/ISIL).
The city is experiencing relative stability and has seen progress in its recovery since the Iraqi government launched a major reconstruction campaign partially funded by the United Nations. A lot of parts of Ramadi are still covered in rubbles, however.
"Those who do not have money cannot spend on rebuilding (his or her home). We only get around 10,000 Iraqi Dinars (5.67 Euros, 6.85 USD) for all our work, which is nothing. What are we supposed to do with this? It's not enough for eating or anything else," said local resident Abu Mohammed, who were seen collecting pieces of rubble in the city.
According to reports, around 80 percent of Ramadi’s population displaced by the war has returned home.
"These families whose homes were destroyed during the ISIS insurgency still are left with no promises of improvement. We are urging officials to interfere and help us with this poor situation," said Saad Abu Seif, a local resident, in the Tamim district.