Iraq: Terrorist groups are besieged and their movement is very slow

INA - BAGHDAD 

Advisor to the Prime Minister for Security Affairs, Khalid Al-Yaqoubi, confirmed on Monday, that the terrorist groups in Iraq are besieged and their movement is very slow. He indicated that the Al-Hol camp file is complicated and dangerous.

"There are pockets of terrorist groups, but they are besieged. These groups seize the opportunity here or there, but as a result, their movement and maneuvering has become very weak," said Al-Yaqoubi to the Iraqi News Agency - INA, highlighting, "The security forces are very skilled in this matter."

Regarding Al-Hawl camp, Al-Yaqoubi stated that "this camp is a ticking bomb, not only related to Iraq. The camp is located outside Iraqi territory and includes all nationalities of the world and is protected by the international coalition forces as this file is complicated and dangerous."

He pointed out that "without the intervention of the international community to close this file, it will remain a serious threat not only to Iraq but to the region and the world as a whole."

Regarding handing over the security file to the Ministry of Interior in the governorates, he stressed that "the government started with an ambitious plan, and the security file was handed over in six governorates. The process is going well, and in the coming days we will see an increment in the completion of this file."