Arab League chief welcomes liberation of Iraq's Tal Afar

CAIRO - 2 September 2017: Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit has welcomed the liberation of the Iraqi city of Tal Afar in Ninawa province.

In a statement Saturday, Abul Gheit congratulated the Iraqi leadership, government and people on this important victory against the Daesh terrorist group.

This paves the way for the Iraqi state to restore its sovereignty over all its soil and eliminate terrorism and extremism, the AL chief said.

He greatly appreciated sacrifices by the Iraqi army, which resulted in tangible victories against Daesh, particularly in Mosul.