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BAGHDAD, Nov 11 (KUNA) -- Iraq's Speaker of the Council of Representatives Salim Al-Jabouri supervised the process of arming tribes of Anbar province, western Iraq on Tuesday in preparation to free it from the Islamic State (IS) militants.
"We have honored our promise by providing you with arms as we are also confident of your abilities to free Anbar within days," Al-Jabouri said in a special conference held at Ain Asad military base in Anbar.
"We are also confident of your solidity and resilience in using these weapons to defend yourselves, your country, and the world from this evil group, and avenge the innocent who were killed by IS, particularly victims of Al-Bunimr tribe and others," the Iraqi Speaker told a crowd of tribe chiefs and tribesmen in the regional province, in presence of a number of security and military leaders.
He also praised the sacrifices made by Anbar residents in protecting their province, pointing out their "epical" battles against IS militants and their bravery in standing up to terrorists and dictators.
Meanwhile, an armed man was arrested today for attempting to attack Al-Jabouri at Muthana Airport in Baghdad, a security source told KUNA.
As the Iraqi Speaker was stepping out the plane, following his visit to Anbar, a suspicious individual attempted to get closer to the Iraqi Speaker, only to be arrested immediately by his security men, said the source.
The armed man was later taken to investigation, added the source. (end)
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