PM Barzani discloses new details about the "terrorist plot" targeting Kurdistan

Shafaq News/ The Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional, Masrour Barzani, disclosed on Monday new details about the network associated with ISIS, which was dismantled by the Kurdish security forces.

Barzani said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, "After a months-long security operation, our forces managed to thwart a terrorist plot in Erbil, which was laid in Syria, and orders were issued to implement the terrorist group affiliated with ISIS, which is currently under arrest and subject to investigations."

He stated, "according to the information we received; ISIS developed the plan in Al-Hol camp in Syria. This is a matter of concern and shows that ISIS still has the capabilities to cross the border illegally," calling on "the coalition forces and our partners to take the threats and risks to peace and stability in the Kurdistan region seriously."

Barzani added, "Here, I would like to reassure the people of Kurdistan and those who visit Kurdistan that they are protected, and the security forces are working continuously to protect all classes and social strata and all components in Kurdistan from terrorism and violence."

The Prime Minister praised the work of the security institutions in the region, "their activity, commitment and dedication to their work is the main reason that the Kurdistan Region has become one of the safest and most stable regions in the Middle East."

Earlier today, the Kurdistan Regional Security Council announced that it had thwarted a plot targeting the city of Erbil during the month of Ramadan and arrested a cell linked to ISIS that was preparing to implement the plan.