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Interior Minister Calls on Local Police Chiefs to Ensure Security for Elections

Minister Shaar urges local police to set up joint operation rooms to respond to any security issues during upcoming elections
Interior Minister Calls on Local Police Chiefs to Ensure Security for Elections

Provincial police chiefs were directed on Sunday to help ensure the parliamentary elections on Wednesday are conducted in accordance with the legal standards and without any problems that could affect stability.

Interior Minister Mohammad Ibrahim al-Shaar called for further work to boost security measures to ensure the safe access of voters to the polling stations, adding that the Interior Ministry has completed all requirements and procedures of the electoral process.

Minister Shaar asked police chiefs to set up joint operation rooms in all provinces that will offer around-the-clock direct security supervision and follow up on any possible complaints.

This article was edited by The Syrian Observer. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

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