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Political parties politicizing arrests issue -- Spokesman

BAGHDAD, Oct 13 (KUNA) -- Political parties are trying to politicize the detainees and arrests issue as security operations continue in various parts of Baghdad, Spokesman for the Baghdad Operations Command General Qassim Atta said.
He added that some political parties are trying to attain political and election gains by pressing inaccurate charges against security forces such as bias.
The arrests are taking place in various parts of Baghdad through warrants issued by the judicial system or upon receipt of intelligence information, he stated.
He denied media reports saying that the arrests are implemented according to pre-written lists for political motives.
Political parties have recently criticized the security operation that resulted in arresting a number of wanted people in Abu-Ghraib.(end) mhg.gs.lb KUNA 131412 Oct 09NNNN