Iraq celebrates the Sovereignty

Iraq celebrates the Sovereignty
Manifestations of joy prevail the streets of Baghdad and other governorates, and preparations for reviving the popularity of the appropriate

Did not blow dust storm that swept the country on the list of preparations to celebrate the Day of the American withdrawal from the cities, while the detection and defense minister of the existence of plans to protect the security of the manifestations of joy Albuladeadt filled the streets of Baghdad and the provinces, and suspended the Iraqi flag and banners on the facades of buildings and the role.

With government cars roaming the streets, and civic voices calling stimuli known slogans of the expression of Bhjtahm on this day. Secretariat of Baghdad, and organize a festival with broad popular participation of a group of artists and singers, and I have invited the public to participate in the festivities held Saturday evening in a park Zawra, in the time of preparing the security services and military organization of the review to demonstrate the readiness and ability to take over the administration. He said the plan on behalf of civilian law enforcement to improve Sheikhli said the celebrations will be on the scope of today's public and official, noting that there are large celebrations will be held on this occasion in more than one location. and leadership of Baghdad, has received requests from groups to allow the creation of a mass celebration in the popular areas like the national events in other countries. to detect and Minister of Defense (morning) about the existence of plans to protect the security of the country until the end of the year in preparation for the completion of the development of various kinds of armed forces until the August next year, announcing the completion of preparations for Iraqi forces to take over their security after the withdrawal of U.S. cities from tomorrow.

For its part, the Secretariat reported that Baghdad has prepared a program full of it on this occasion includes the municipal districts of all the features of the lifting of adornment and joy and the lifting of the Iraqi flag and posters and leaflets in public areas of optical and intersections in the city of Baghdad, the Chairperson of each within the cut, as well as the organization of marches by the wheels of some services with slogans expression the joy of this event. She will also organize a march for a number of river boats and boats in the Tigris River, also carrying flags, and ornamental bands ranging from the popular Sarafiya bridge leading to the suspension bridge through the gardens of Abu Nawas. She said the skies of Baghdad, will also launch fireworks from the place of the celebration of the President in Zawra Park, as well as the celebration of the second place in the Abu Nawas street games and other laser, indicating that the celebration of the Central Sthieddih selected senior Iraqi artists, as well as delivering the necessary melancholy poems on Iraq and civilizations and glories and the unity of its people. and called upon all the citizens of Baghdad to participate in the commemorate this day by day will go down in history and address of the character and sovereignty, and HH Alhmok of Iraq and all Iraqis.

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US forces set to leave Iraq cities


Motorcycles have been banned after being used in attacks killing more than 100 last week [AFP]

Iraqi security forces have increased checkpoints and banned motorcycles from Baghdad's streets amid an increase in violence ahead of the withdrawal of US troops from major cities and towns.

Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's prime minister, on Monday described the June 30 deadline for the US withdrawal as a "turning point" for the country and has declared Tuesday as the country's National Sovereignty Day and a public holiday.

But all police and army leave has been cancelled amid fears of fresh attacks.

"Our expectation is that maybe some criminals will try to continue their attacks," said Major General Abdul Karim Khalaf, the interior ministry's operations director and spokesman.

"That is why orders came from the highest level of the prime minister that our forces should be 100 per cent on the ground until further notice."

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Motorcycles have been banned indefinitely after they were used last week in three separate attacks, killing more than 100 people.


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Iraqi officials have also warned citizens to avoid crowded places.

Despite heightened security, a roadside bomb attack on a US convoy in eastern Baghdad wounded six bystanders a day earlier, police said.

In western Baghdad, a car bomb exploded in the parking area of a police academy in Al-Furat district, killing one police officer and wounding seven policemen.

In Sunday's attacks, fighters were believed to have taken advantage of a major sandstorm that reduced visibility to just a few metres in some parts of Baghdad.

The sandstorm forced Baghdad's airport to close and delayed Iraq's first oil bidding process in more than 30 years as international oil companies and representatives could not land in the capital.

The top US commander in Mosul has warned Iraqi army generals that the time has not yet come for his forces to pull out.

"The most dangerous thing that can happen to you and me is that the insurgents separate us, to put a wedge between us," Colonel Gary Volesky said.

The Iraqi army and government have asked that Volesky's troops remain in Mosul past the scheduled withdrawal date.