Oct 13 2015

Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi said the volunteers thwarted the plans of Daesh terrorist gangs, and defended all Iraqis, and are fighting the battle of honour and heroism to liberate the Iraqi territories.

This was during his visit to the heroic fighters of the popular mobilisation at the borders of the city of Baiji in Salahudin province after the announcement of the launch of the second phase of 'Labbayka Ya Rasul Allah' operations to liberate the whole of Salahudin province, including the Baiji refinery.

The PM stressed the importance of not raising any flag apart from the Iraqi one, and for it to be raised above every part of the land of Iraq, noting that our goal is the liberation of our citizens and our land from the terrorist gangs.

The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces said that our approach is reform and the fight against corruption, we will not give it up, and some are trying to stand against it, but with your fight against Daesh and victories you are helping your people and your country.

Prime Minister's Media Office
 13 October 2015