URGENT: Iraqi army lifts ISIS blockade of Amerli

Amerli (IraqiNews.com) The spokesman for the Iraqi armed forces, Qassim Atta announced that the Iraqi forces entered the city of Amerli, which has been besieged since more than two months, and lifting the blockade imposed by the elements of the Islamic state.

Atta said that “the Iraqi forces entered the city of Amerli from Habash village in the south of the city while our troops are still advancing from three other positions. Violent clashes also still continue.”