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The United Nations reports 80,000 civilians have fled Fallujah, as Iraqi Army and Shia militias retake most of the city from ISIL.
2016-06-22

The Iraqi government recaptures the main government compound in Fallujah.
2016-06-17

In the Third Battle of Fallujah, ISIL militants attack a military barracks east of Fallujah, killing more than 50 government soldiers and militia members. At least 12 militants were also killed in the assault.
2016-06-12

At least 24 people are killed in a series of attacks in and around Baghdad. ISIL has claimed responsibility. [https:--web.archive.org-web-20160530080520-http:--abcnews.go.com-International-wireStory-suicide-car-bombing-kills-people-baghdad-39474538 (ABC News)] [http:--hosted2.ap.org-APDEFAULT-3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305-Article_2016-05-30-ML--Iraq-id-c00860b45d244b4f8cfb0859a7597eb2 (AP)] Iraqi forces reportedly enter the city of Fallujah. Tens of thousands of civilians are trapped in the city. [https:--www.usatoday.com-story-news-world-2016-05-30-iraqi-forces-enter-isil-held-city-fallujah-85150894- ("USA Today")] [https:--www.theguardian.com-world-2016-may-30-iraqi-forces-enter-fallujah-in-attempt-to-drive-out-islamic-state ("The Guardian")] Operation Breaking Terrorism
2016-05-30

The Iraqi government begins Operation Breaking Terrorism, aimed at retaking the city of Fallujah, which has been under the control of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group since early 2014.
2016-05-23

Iraqi Defense Minister Khaled al-Obaidi updates the death toll from Friday's friendly fire airstrike near Fallujah to 10, one officer and nine soldiers. U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter says it appears an American jet conducted the strike. Carter called Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to express condolences.
2015-12-19

The government of Iraq launches a large-scale military operation to regain control of Fallujah from anti-government fighters.
2014-05-9

Armed tribesmen and ISIS militants control the Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Ramadi, after days of violence that erupted as a protest camp was removed.
2014-01-2

Ongoing protests by Sunni Muslims in Iraq against the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki turn deadly, as clashes leave 7 protesters and 2 soldiers dead in Fallujah. More than 60 others are injured, and at least 3 soldiers are kidnapped by unidentified gunmen.
2013-01-25

A suicide bomber kills a Sunni MP and six others in Fallujah, two days after Finance Minister Rafi al-Issawi survived an assassination attempt in the same city. The parliamentarian, Ifan Saadoun al-Issawi, was an important member of the Sahwadate=July 2013 committee in Fallujah and part of the opposition to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
2013-01-15