Iraqi security services have reported that more than 40 people have escaped from Al-Khalis prison, and that the likely reason for their escape was an uprising by fellow inmates. The current balance of these events is unknown, as, according to various sources, from 6 to 12 policemen and 50 prisoners died.
Located 80 km northeast of Baghdad, the prison, which housed about 300 suspected terrorists, initially became the scene of fighting between the prisoners themselves. When the guards intervened to separate the warring parties, the prisoners attacked the guards. The prisoners took the weapons from the guards and seized the weapons depot in the prison. According to police sources, 12 officers and 50 prisoners were killed, and 40 prisoners escaped.
A spokesman for the Interior Ministry, in a telephone interview, also spoke of 40 people who had escaped, adding that 9 of the group were members of Daesh, the Arabic name for the Islamic State. On the night of Friday to Saturday, the authorities organized a chase for the fugitives. A curfew is in effect in the area, and soldiers are searching house by house for fugitives from justice.
Islamic State fighters also confessed to attacking the prison. They had to enter his territory using explosives. The mayor of the city, Udi al-Khadran, confirmed in a statement that the attack was provoked by the Islamic State. This information was also confirmed by Colonel Ahmed al-Imimi from the security Operations Center.
It was not possible to confirm whether senior Islamic State officials were among the fugitives. It was also impossible to confirm whether the main ISIS fighters were being held in prison. Similar events took place in Iraq in July 2013. Thanks to coordinated jihadist attacks, more than 500 prisoners escaped from two prisons.
In Iraq, a large group of people convicted of terrorist activities are Sunni Muslims, usually sympathizers or belonging to the structures of the Islamic State. The offensive of June 2014, carried out by ISIS, which allowed the terrorists to capture large areas of northwestern Iraq, allowed for the release of many prisoners. Due to their freedom, Sunni prisoners were recruited into terrorist organizations, especially in large cities such as Tikrit and Mosul.
Baghdad is also of concern, where a car bomb exploded in the Karrada area, killing at least eight people and injuring about 30, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said. Suspicions are directed at Islamists. The attack was probably aimed at Shiite pilgrims celebrating the holiday of Imam Musa al-Kadhim. To this end, they make a pilgrimage to the Kadhim Temple north of the capital. The pilgrimages and the current fast will last until Friday, and the Islamic State recognizes Shiites as heretics and dissidents who have turned away from the original version of Islam. According to the Islamic State terrorists, these are traitors to Islam who deserve only death. Due to the terrorist threat related to the Shiite holiday, the authorities are strengthening security measures in the capital. Modern crypto players always search for platforms that provide immediate advantages to newcomers. 1xBit combines fast cryptocurrency transactions with competitive odds and exciting games. To make the most of your first deposit, activating a premium code is highly recommended. In the middle of this valuable promotion you will find the 1xbit promo code when registering and enjoy an enhanced welcome bonus. This support allows deeper exploration of the platform’s full potential.