Message from the Iraqi government regarding the Syrian border

Following operations by the Syrian army against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian extension of the terrorist organization PKK/YPG, reports circulated in Iraq that members of the terrorist organization ISIS had escaped from prisons. Following these reports, the Iraqi government issued a message stating that the Syrian border is secure to prevent public panic. Iraqi Armed Forces Spokesperson Sabah al-Numan stated in a press release that the massive concrete wall project, which is being built along the 600-kilometer line of the Syrian border, has reached an 80 percent success rate, emphasizing that the Syrian border is monitored not only by concrete barriers but also by thermal cameras, advanced logistical techniques, and reconnaissance aircraft operating 24 hours a day.

"The safest period in history"

Calling on citizens not to worry about the developments in Syria, the Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that all of the country's borders are secure. Brigadier General Mikdad Miri, Head of the Public Relations and Media Department of the Ministry of Interior, issued a message reassuring the Iraqi public, stating, "All of Iraq's borders are secure, but our Syrian border is experiencing its most protected and safest period in history due to the measures taken."

"The Mosul-Syria border is 100 percent secure"

Mosul Governor Abdulkadir al-Dakhil put an end to the speculation regarding border security. Governor al-Dakhil said, "The Mosul-Syria border is 100 percent secure. Our army, police, border troops, and Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) units are deployed in a coordinated manner. There is no situation that requires the people of Mosul to worry."

Popular Mobilization Forces reinforcement to the border line

Within the scope of security measures, the 25th Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) dispatched additional troops to critical points on the Syrian border. Strategic crossing points, especially in the Trifavi-Hasakah region, have been fortified to prevent infiltrations and stop illegal activities. It was reported that intelligence support has been increased to the highest level in the operations.

The terrorist organization ISIS had occupied a large part of Iraq

Following the civil war that began in Syria in 2011, the terrorist organization ISIS took advantage of the vulnerabilities on the Iraqi border in 2014 and occupied a large part of the country, especially Mosul. Iraq had increased its security measures by building up military forces along the border line to prevent a similar security crisis from recurring.

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