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PMF thwart attempted bombing targeting Arbaeen pilgrims
[Shafaq News] The commander of operations in Diyala for the Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi), Talib al-Mousawi, revealed on Monday the successful prevention of an attempt to target Arbaeen pilgrims with bombs in the southeastern part of al-Muqdadiyah district.In a statement to Shafaq News Agency, al-Mousawi stated, "A unit from the Leadership Protection Regiment moved this morning based on precise intelligence indicating the presence of bombs in the village of Jassim al-Ajil, southeast of the Muqdadiyah district." He further explained that the unit discovered two rigged bombs along with PKC machine guns and hand grenades. The explosive ordnance disposal teams safely detonated the devices and returned to their location. More than 3.5 Million foreign pilgrims enter Iraq for Arbaeen [Shafaq News] The Ministry of Interior announced that over 3.5 million foreign visitors have entered Iraq to perform the pilgrimage of Arbaeen, which falls the day after tomorrow. The ministry, in a statement, stated that "relevant authorities have initiated procedures to facilitate the entry of pilgrims from all border points of the country", noting that the number of vehicles entering the country reached 8,478, with a total of 132,879 individuals. Since the beginning of the pilgrimage, the total number of visitors has reached 3,587,959. On August 23, 2023, the Joint Operations Command had anticipated the arrival of 7 million foreign pilgrims to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Brigadier General Tahsin al-Khafaji, the spokesperson for the Joint Operations Command, informed Shafaq News Agency, "We expect the arrival of 5 to 7 million foreign pilgrims," emphasizing that "15,000 security personnel have been deployed, and the number of inspectors has been increased." Pilgrims from around the world continue to arrive in the country to partake in the solemn ceremonies of the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Significant efforts are being made by the relevant authorities to provide services for them during this spiritual journey. Related: Arbaeen: 2023-09-03 Arbaeen walk: 16 Iranian pilgrims killed in Iraq road accident Arbaeen: 2023-08-25 HTS: Russia airstruck 17 turbans, clashes and shelling by gov’t forces maim 5, someone assassinates 1, HTS shells Assad hometown in Latakia Arbaeen: 2023-08-25 Intelligence Agency Arrested 6 accused of drug and arms trade and blackmailing citizens in Karbala Related: Muqdadiyah district: 2023-03-07 Eight casualties in an armed attack in Diyala Muqdadiyah district: 2022-07-05 Four PMF members were injured in Diyala Muqdadiyah district: 2022-07-04 PMF member killed in ISIS attack in Diyala Posted by: trailing wife 2023-09-05 |
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