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- Tight security in Iraq as Shiite pilgrims gather in Karbala for Ashoura . . .
Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari arrived in Karbala on Saturday and held an extended meeting at the operations command headquarters with senior security and intelligence
- Tight security in Iraq as Shiite pilgrims gather in Karbala for Ashoura . . .
BAGHDAD: Tens of thousands of pilgrims arrived in the Iraqi city of Karbala on Saturday ahead of Ashoura, the holy day on which Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad
- Shiite pilgrims commemorate Ashoura in Karbala, Iraq, under tight security
Shiite faithful pilgrims light candles outside the holy shrine of Imam Hussein during a Muharram procession marking Ashoura, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet
- Iraq Boosts Security in Karbala Ahead of Ashoura Amid Debate Over Armed . . .
The Iraqi Interior Ministry said the meeting focused on tightening access to Karbala, increasing surveillance, and intensifying field intelligence to safeguard the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims expected to gather for the religious commemoration on Sunday
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- Iraq stresses success of Ashura security plan in Karbala
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior issued a statement Sunday afternoon, declaring the success of the security plan for this year’s Ashura mourning ceremonies in Karbala
- Iraqi security forces and PMF clash in Karbala ahead of Arbaeen
Iraqi security forces fired shots into the air during a clash between units of the Iraqi army and members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (also known as "Hashed al-Shaabi") on Thursday in the holy Shia city of Karbala, days before millions are expected to gather for the Arbaeen pilgrimage
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