Al-Haddad stresses need to mobilize all efforts to contain the ferry sinking disaster, and to hold the negligent accountable

The Deputy Speaker Dr. Bashir al-Haddad arrived on Friday 22/3/2019 in Nineveh province accompanied by a number of MPs. Upon his arrival, he met with Nineveh Operations Commander Maj. Gen. Najem al-Jubouri and administrative officials in the province. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the sinking ferry incident issue. He met with the families and relatives of the victims, offered his condolences, and assured them that the Iraqi Council of Representatives will not stand idly by, and that a joint parliamentary committee was formed to follow up the issue.
Al-Haddad stressed the need to mobilize all efforts to contain the ferry sinking disaster, and to hold the negligent accountable.
Al-Haddad lauded the position of the Kurdistan Regional Government for sending rescue teams to the disaster site and receiving wounded in all hospitals in the region, in addition to canceling Nowruz festivities.
Deputy Speaker Media Office
22/3/2019