VOICED : Volver a probar el alcohol en Mosul tras expulsion del EI

In Mosul, alcohol was expensive and dangerous under ISIS, with prices dropping significantly post-liberation. The first alcohol vendor has reopened, and social life is gradually resuming. Despite this, people remain discreet in their consumption due to fear of attacks from remaining ISIS members.

What was the main reason for the high cost of alcohol in Mosul during the last three years?

• Increased demand

• Fear and danger under the Islamic State

• Improved quality of alcohol

• Government taxes

What significant change occurred in Mosul's alcohol market after the expulsion of jihadists?

• Alcohol prices increased

• Alcohol businesses reopened with government licenses

• Alcohol was banned completely

• Alcohol was only available in secret locations

How did the government respond to the reopening of alcohol businesses in Mosul?

• They immediately granted licenses

• They imposed heavy taxes

• They ignored the businesses

• They restricted sales to certain areas

Why do people in Mosul remain discreet about their alcohol consumption post-liberation?

• Fear of social judgment

• Fear of attacks from remaining jihadist elements

• High cost of alcohol

• Lack of interest in alcohol

What is a common reaction among Mosul's population regarding interviews about alcohol consumption?

• They refuse to be interviewed or photographed

• They openly discuss their consumption habits

• They are eager to share their experiences

• They demand anonymity