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Iraqi PM holds meeting on "UNESCO recognized" Arbaeen pilgrimage security

posted 2024-08-23 04:49:54
Iraqi PM holds meeting on "UNESCO recognized" Arbaeen pilgrimage security

The article discusses Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani's meeting with security, police, and intelligence leaders to review security plans for the UNESCO-recognized Arbaeen pilgrimage. Al-Sudani emphasized the need for preemptive security operations, particularly in Baghdad, and recommended deploying fighters behind processions for surveillance. He highlighted the importance of closing security gaps, controlling side roads, and increasing the presence of leaders on the ground. The meeting also focused on the role of traffic and rescue services to reduce congestion and ensure safety. The Arbaeen pilgrimage, a significant cultural and humanitarian event, was recognized by UNESCO in 2019.

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