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What can you buy in Mosul? ISIS ban on barbers, clothes and toys is lifted

In June 2014, ISIS drove Iraqi forces out of Mosul, and took control of the vibrant city of 2.5 million people located on the River Tigris. It was one of the terror group's most strategic wins. In July this year, al-Abadi declared Mosul free from ISIS. CNN spoke to shop owners who are back in […]

Zeena Saifi and Muwafaq Muhammed write for CNN:

In June 2014, ISIS drove Iraqi forces out of Mosul, and took control of the vibrant city of 2.5 million people located on the River Tigris. It was one of the terror group's most strategic wins.

In July this year, al-Abadi declared Mosul free from ISIS.

CNN spoke to shop owners who are back in business about their experiences during and after the ISIS occupation.