Terrorism No Longer a Threat: Iraqi PM, 13 JUNE

Terrorism No Longer a Threat: Iraqi PM

ERBIL — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani affirmed that the remnants of terrorism no longer pose a threat to the existence of the country, praising the unified stance demonstrated by the Iraqis rallying around their armed forces to eliminate the danger of Islamic State militants.

In a published statement regarding the tenth anniversary of IS attacks on Mosul and parts of central and northern Iraq, the Iraqi PM said that ten years ago, under ambiguous circumstances and with support from the forces of evil and hatred in the world, IS committed their crime and aggression against the Iraqi people in Mosul.

“They terrorized its inhabitants with a barbaric attack fueled by vile objectives, delusions, and enmity towards every bright step the Iraqi people achieved following the fall of the dictatorship,” PM Al-Sudani stated.

“We emerged from this experience stronger and more determined to continue rebuilding, developing, and advancing Iraq, and to nurture generations that bear responsibility and look to a promising future,” added the Iraqi PM.

Furthermore, he notes that they will continue to take every step to ensure the stabilization of the country and protection from extremists.

“The remnants of terrorism no longer pose a threat to the existence of the Iraqi state. Today, our people enjoy security and stability as a result of the sacrifices of our righteous martyrs, enabling us to continue working diligently with high determination to achieve an economic and humanitarian revival in a free and dignified Iraq,” concluded the Iraqi Premier.

On June 10th, 2014, the city of Mosul, the second-largest city in Iraq, fell to IS militants, with reports indicating more than 6,000 people killed and an estimated 500,000 civilians fled from the city.