Islamic State execute 4 members on charges of cowardice west of Mosul

Nineveh (IraqiNews.com) The Islamic State group executed four of its members on charges of cowardice, west of Mosul, a source told Alsumaria News on Sunday.

The source said, “The Islamic State group executed four of its members, including a teenager, in Wadi Akab area, west of Mosul, on charges of cowardice and leaving their positions during the ongoing battles.”

“The extremist group was surprised by the significant collapse among its ranks during the battle to liberate western Mosul,” the source added on condition of anonymity.

“The Islamic State started to execute its members to stop the collapse among its ranks,” the source further explained.

Earlier today, Islamic State accused citizens in western Mosul of treason as many defied calls to join the fight against government forces, which started an offensive to drive out the extremist group.