Council of Ministers allocates $2.5 billion to Khales, Karbala casualties

BAGHDAD /Iraqi News The Council of Ministers on Tuesday allocated 2.5 billion Iraqi dinars ($2.2 million) to the casualties of Khales and Karbala bombings , according to a statement of the spokesman of the Iraqi government. “The council decided during its 13th session to allocate 2.5 billion Iraqi dinars to Karbala and Khales casualties and to compensate the material damage of their properties as well as forming two commissions in this regard,” said the statement received by Iraqi News. “The council authorized health minister to sign contracts with the graduates of medical faculties and health institutions in accordance with Law number VI of 2000,” the statement added. SH (P)/SR 1