Its iraqs second city, as also the last major stronghold for the so called Islamic State in the country. Now Iraqi Forces Say they are within weeks of driving the extremists out of mosul. The battle to retake the city began five months ago. Government forces are now in control of the east of the city, seen here in green, but in the west of the city, is are still very much in control, and there are significant concerns Hundreds Of Thousands of civilians trapped, in particular for those in the old city, which is heavily populated. Arab correspondence and cameraman are arab correspondence and Cameraman A Re Close Arab correspondence and cameraman are close to the front line, and sent this our correspondence and cameraman are close to the front line and sent this report. Escaping the battle ground, they are fleeing on foot for western mosul, even those who struggle to walk. Cou ntless those who struggle to walk. Countless numbers are likely to follow. And imagine if this was all you could