The number of Iraqi refugees fleeing western Mosul shot up to more than 46,000 by Friday, according to Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displaced. The number of refugees is expected to increase as the battle to wrestle western Mosul from ISIS control continues, migration ministry head Saif Sabah said.The number of Iraqi refugees fleeing western Mosul shot up to more than 46,000 by Friday, according to Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displaced. The number of refugees is expected to increase as the battle to wrestle western Mosul from ISIS control continues, migration ministry head Saif Sabah said.