VOA on the Scene: Gogjalil, Iraq

A man using an electricity generator in front of his shop. (K. Omar for VOA)

People waiting for supplies to be distributed among them. (K. Omar for VOA)

People waiting for supplies to be distributed among them. (K. Omar for VOA)

Downtown Gogjalil. (K. Omar for VOA)

Kids toasting sunflower seeds to sell. When Islamic State was in control, people were not allowed to sell sunflower seeds. (K. Omar for VOA)

Some refugees got some basic supplies. (K. Omar for VOA)

An Iraqi soldier comforts a child. (K. Omar for VOA)

People are working. (K. Omar for VOA)

Downtown Gogjalil. (K. Omar for VOA)

People shopping at a downtown market. (K. Omar for VOA)