Iraqi President stresses the need for national unity to face terrorism

The Iraqi President, Dr. Barham Salih, stressed the need for national unity, considering the attack on the headquarters of the Speaker of Parliament in Anbar an act of terrorism.

The Security Media Cell announced on Tuesday night that 3 Katyusha rockets targeted Karma district in Anbar Governorate.

On this regard, Dr. Barham Salih said in a tweet, "The attack on the headquarters of the Speaker of Parliament in Anbar, which resulted in the injury of civilians, is a deplorable terrorist act, and its timing targets national and constitutional entitlements."

"We must unite to protect civil peace and prevent stalkers, and to continue the path towards forming an Iraqi Government that protects the higher interests of the country and responds to the aspirations of our people," he continued.

On Tuesday night, the Security Media Cell said in a statement, "A cowardly terrorist act targeted the Karma district, the place of Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi, where three Katyusha rockets landed in the center of the judiciary after they were launched from the side of the Tigris river towards the center of the judiciary." 

"The first missile fell behind the municipality's garage, while the second fell on Street 20 in front of a citizen's house, and the third fell in the Al-Rashad area, injuring two citizens who were passing by," the Media added.



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