Abadi sends armored forces to Basra to end tribal conflicts

(IraqiNews.com) Basra – On Wednesday, a security source in Basra Province announced, that the armored security forces arrived in Basra to end the tribal conflicts and reinforce the province’s security, while a number of tribal figures indicated that the security reinforcements is part of Basra residents demands.

The source said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “The Ministry of Defense sent an armored combat force accompanied by tanks and armored vehicle to Basra in order to end the tribal conflicts and reinforce the province’s security,” adding that, “The security force was deployed in the northern areas of Basra that witness frequent disputes.”

Meanwhile, Basra Council’s member Mujib al-Hassani said, “The security force was sent to Basra based on the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s instructions.”