Shiite fighters ride an military vehicle during a military operation to retake positions held by Islamic State militants, on the outskirts of Muqdadiyah in Diyala province, January 25, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)
Iraqi forces have "liberated" Diyala from the Islamic State group, retaking all populated areas of the eastern province, a top army officer said on Monday.
"We announce the liberation of Diyala from the (IS) organisation," Staff Lieutenant General Abdulamir al-Zaidi said.
"Iraqi forces are in complete control of all the cities and districts and subdistricts of Diyala province."
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