Urgent – .Terrorist cell active in Mid-Euphrates region captured

Najaf (IraqiNews.com) The Commander of the Mid-Euphrates Operations General Othman al-Ghanimi announced capturing a terrorist cell that comprises more than 200 terrorists operating in the Middle-Euphrates area.

In a press conference held with the Commander of Najaf Police Department Abdul Karim al-Mayahi, Othman said “The terrorist cell comprises more than 200 terrorists affiliated to the Qaeda Organization.”

“These terrorists were captured during the last two days,” he added, noting that “The cell is financed by some neighboring countries.”

He assured that “The security operation conducted to secure the pilgrimage of the commemorating the prophet Mohammed’s death anniversary in Najaf province has been concluded successfully.”