UNESCO Discovers Five ISIS Bombs in Mosul's Historic Al-Nuri Mosque

The bombs, hidden in a rebuilt wall, were found during restoration work and highlight ongoing challenges in post-conflict Mosul.

Five large-scale explosive devices were found in the mosque's southern wall by a UNESCO team.
The bombs were planted by ISIS during their occupation of Mosul and remained hidden until now.
Iraqi authorities have secured the area and halted restoration work until the bombs are defused.
The discovery underscores the complexity of clearing Mosul of explosives and rebuilding the city.
UNESCO aims to complete the mosque's restoration by December 2024, erasing the remnants of ISIS occupation.