publish time

23/03/2020

author name Arab Times

publish time

23/03/2020

author name Arab Times

BAGHDAD, March 22: Iraqi government personnel have detained 791 persons for violating curfew enforced in the capital Iraq as part of stringent measures to curb spread of the pandemic coronavirus.

Security forces deployed too imposed Curfew in central Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, March 22, 2020. Iraq announced a weeklong curfew to help fight the spread of the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)


Baghdad Operations Command said in a statement on Sunday that some Iraqis intentionally breached the curfew in the city.


The security forces have apprehended 791 violators, seized 331 vehicles and motorcycles and issued more than 14,000 fines.


Resigned prime minister Adel Abdulmahdi earlier today toured streets in Baghdad inspecting people's adherence to the curfew (KUNA)