Shafaq News / The Iraqi National Security adviser, Qassem al-Araji, called for self-restraint, following the bloody attack that targeted Zakho district, Duhok governorate. 

Al-Araji said in his speech during al-Ghadeer international conference that incidents such as the recent attack on Zakho must be addressed through diplomatic, and legal means.

He

Shafaq News / The Russiam Ministry of Foreign affairs condemned the attack that targeted Duhok governorate, in the Kurdistan Region. 

The Ministry reaffirmed in a statement its "unwavering support for the stability and security" of Iraq.

"We strongly reject turning (Iraq's) lands into a regional conflict area", it added.

Shafaq News / The State of Law coalition revealed that its head, Nouri al-Maliki, had contacted the prominent Shiite leader, Muqtada al-Sadr to prepare for a meeting. 

MP of the coalition, Mohammed al-Sahyoud, told Shafaq News agency that Tribal Sheikhs have launched an initiative to help start a new chapter and form a new government. 

The Sheikhs

Shafaq News / The Iraqi National Security agency announced arresting five terrorists in three different governorates.

The agency said in a statement that three of the terrorists were arrested in different areas of Baghdad, while the two others were arrested in Saladin and Kirkuk, after receiving accurate intelligence information about their