Nineveh witness strict security measures in preparing for Maliki’s visit

Nineveh (IraqiNews.com) The security forces blocked four bridges out of five in Mosul city within the strict security measures adopted due to the visit of the Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to Nineveh province. A security source stated “The security forces sealed off all Mosul bridges which link the lift side with the right one of the city except for the third bridge which remained open in front of the vehicles and pedestrians’ movement.” “The helicopters increased their flights over Mosul airspace amid strict security measures witnessed by the checkpoints,” the source added. The Premier Nouri al-Maliki has departed Baghdad towards Mosul city, today, morning accompanied by a number of ministers to hold a session for the Council of Ministers to discuss the most crucial obstacles and problems facing the province.