VOICED : Satellite dishes return as Mosul reconnects to world

In East Mosul, residents are reinstalling satellite dishes after the Iraqi forces recaptured the area from IS control. Under IS rule, watching TV was banned, but now people like 16-year-old Ali are making a living by assembling and selling dishes. Businesses suffered under IS, with severe punishments for those caught selling dishes. Muhammad, another resident, buys dishes on the black market and sells them, meeting high demand as people cannot install them on their own. Despite ongoing control in parts of the city's west, East Mosul is experiencing a resurgence in media access, with TV making a comeback even before basic utilities like running water.

What changes occurred in East Mosul after Iraqi forces recaptured the city from jihadists?

How did the residents of East Mosul adapt to the new situation regarding satellite dishes?

What were the consequences for those who owned satellite dishes under IS rule?

What is the current demand for satellite dish installation in East Mosul?

How does the situation in West Mosul differ from that in East Mosul regarding control and access to media?