MOSUL, IRAQ (November 2, 2005) – In the aftermath of the recent surge to remove terrorists from the Al Sarai neighborhood in Tal Afar, the Iraqi government has compensated citizens for their sacrifice and assistance. Soldiers from 3rd Iraqi Army Division, under the direction of the Iraqi government, distributed 27,136 payments totaling 4,070,400,000 Iraqi dinars in three days to Tal Afar citizens. Security provided by Iraqi Security Forces allowed successful implementation of these payments. Remaining funds of 429,600,000 dinars are expected to be distributed today. Security Forces continue to improve safety throughout Tal Afar.
“Before the military operations, people could not walk freely in the streets and things were going very hard. Now, the security situation is very good and I am really optimistic. I honestly have to say we still have some disturbances around, but they are few and we are insistent clearing them with the good efforts of the ISF and the cooperation of the people. As for the reconstruction, we are working on the maintenance of water and electricity, cleaning and paving the streets,” said Tal Afar Mayor Najim Abdullah Al-Jubouri.
The government of Tal Afar is committed to providing a safe, secure environment where citizens can flourish.