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Jordan News
2 days ago
- General
- Jordan News
Public Security Implements Comprehensive Security, Traffic, and Humanitarian Plan Ahead of Eid Al-Adha Holiday
The Public Security Directorate has developed a comprehensive security, traffic, and humanitarian plan to facilitate services for citizens and ensure their safety during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, aiming to provide a secure environment for both residents and visitors. اضافة اعلان The all-encompassing plan spans multiple sectors and covers all governorates of the Kingdom, including internal and external roads, residential neighborhoods, markets, and recreational and tourist sites. It involves an increased presence of both mobile and foot patrols, and heightened readiness to handle reports and observations around the clock. The plan also includes elevated preparedness at border crossings and terminals, which are expected to witness heavy traffic due to the return of expatriates and the arrival of visitors from neighboring countries, in addition to pilgrims returning from Hajj. On the traffic front, specialized departments have already begun implementing a strategy to organize traffic flow and prevent dangerous violations and reckless behavior. Environmentally, the Royal Department for Environmental Protection, in cooperation with relevant authorities, will conduct inspections in markets, livestock sacrifice points, and touristic and forested areas to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and prevent violations that could harm public health or the ecosystem. Additionally, correctional facilities will open their doors for family visits during the holiday, in line with a rehabilitative approach that supports family ties and maintains a humane environment within detention centers. Meanwhile, the Civil Defense Directorate has increased its preparedness to provide humanitarian services, deploying advanced field teams to recreational areas and water bodies to ensure quick emergency response and efficient incident management. The Public Security Directorate emphasized the importance of public awareness and compliance with safety guidelines, urging citizens to remain vigilant and not hesitate to report any emergency via the unified emergency number (911).
Shafaq News
3 days ago
- General
- Shafaq News
Iraqi forces seize ISIS munitions in Tikrit
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraqi security forces recovered artillery shells left behind by ISIS during a clearance operation west of Tikrit. A security source told Shafaq News that the police conducted a joint sweep in the Al-Hayadiya area, west of Tikrit, discovering five 155 mm artillery shells and one 100 mm shell, all remnants of ISIS militants. The munitions were safely removed and handed over to the Civil Defense Directorate in Tikrit. 'The operation is part of a broader preemptive campaign targeting rugged, reed-covered terrain, especially areas along the Al-Azim River, which borders the Diyala Operations Command sector,' the source pointed out. Last week, Iraqi intelligence units raided an ISIS hideout in southern Diyala province. Additionally, the Iraqi Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes, destroying several ISIS hideouts and weapons depots in Saladin province.
Shafaq News
18-05-2025
- Shafaq News
Baiji blaze: Fire hits Iraq's largest refinery
Shafaq News/ A fire broke out on Sunday at one of the units of the Baiji oil refinery, Iraq's largest refining facility, according to a source from the Civil Defense Directorate in Saladin province. The source told Shafaq News that firefighting teams were immediately dispatched to the site—known locally as the 'Grease Refinery'—and began containment operations to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent production units. Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. No casualties have been reported. Baiji refinery, located in northern Iraq, had a processing capacity of 310,000 barrels per day. It was seized by ISIS in May 2014 during its occupation of Baiji and later recaptured by Iraqi forces in 2015. Following liberation, the facility suffered from extensive damage and was reportedly looted by armed factions involved in the anti-ISIS operations. In February 2024, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reopened the North Refinery at Baiji following a comprehensive rehabilitation process after more than a decade of inactivity. The government also announced the recovery of stolen equipment and machinery linked to the facility.
Shafaq News
06-04-2025
- Shafaq News
Unseen threat: Landmine kills hiker in northern Iraq
Shafaq News/ A landmine explosion killed one man and injured another in northern Iraq, the Civil Defense Directorate revealed on Sunday. 'The blast occurred on Mount Qallersh (جبل قلەرش) in the Soran Independent Administration, as the two men were hiking,' Karwan Mirawdli, spokesperson for the directorate, told our Agency, confirming the device was an old landmine left from past conflicts. Security forces have secured the area, he added. The incident comes just days after the International Day for Mine Awareness on April 4. A recent report by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) estimated that landmine-contaminated zones in Iraq span an area equal to 300,000 football fields.
Shafaq News
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq enforces strict security measures for safe Eid celebrations
Shafaq News/ Iraqi authorities implemented emergency security measures to ensure public safety during Eid al-Fitr, reinforcing security presence in streets and public areas. Nawas Sabah, Director of Public Relations and Media at the Civil Defense Directorate, stated that amusement park operators must provide certified inspection reports, with authorities conducting regular maintenance checks. Additionally, guidance signs have been installed to mark emergency exits and ensure the safety of families and visitors. The Civil Defense Directorate has also deployed specialized firefighting, rescue, and ambulance teams to amusement parks, public gardens, shopping centers, and crowded areas, including major intersections. 'This measure is aimed at enhancing rapid response capabilities and preventing traffic congestion,' Sabah added. Additionally, the Civil Defense Directorate issued safety guidelines, emphasizing the prohibition of fireworks, particularly by children and in residential areas, near hospitals, trees, and commercial markets. Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, visited the Joint Operations Command, on March 29, to oversee the implementation of security and service plans for Eid, accompanied by the mayor of Baghdad. Meanwhile, Baghdad Operations Command announced its security plan for Eid last Thursday, outlining ten key measures to maintain stability in the capital. Two emergency hotlines were also established for citizens to report threats and security concerns. In the Kurdistan Region, the Kurdish government implemented strict security measures for Eid al-Fitr (March 29–April 5, 2025), placing security forces on high alert to protect lives and property. The plan includes heightened security at key sites, increased patrols in public spaces and markets, and deployed units in tourist areas.
