Security plan for the Arbaeen succeeds – Interior Minister

February 16, 2009 - 03:01:37

BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: The Iraqi minister of interior, Jawad al-Bolani, on Monday announced the success of the security plan related to the Arbaeen, a Shiite religious occasion.

“Security forces from the Iraqi army, police, and others made exceptional efforts in this regard,” al-Bolani said in a press conference in Karbala that was attended by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.

“The forces did not function within the borders of Karbala alone, but rather embraced the entire country,” he added.

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