Prime Minister: Civil war in Syria may spill over into Iraq

Azerbaijan, Baku, Oct. 8 / Trend R. Hafizoglu / There are forces that are interested in the civil war in Syria to spread to Iraq, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said, Al Jazira Arabic TV channel reported on Tuesday. According to him, a serious conspiracy is afoot against Iraq. He also added that currently the problems in the region can be solved only by uniting the efforts of all countries. According to official statistics, only in early October 2013, as a result of attacks in Iraq 200 people died and 4900 received injuries of various degrees of severity. Clashes between government forces and the armed opposition have been continuing in Syria for over two years. According to UN statistics, the total number of victims of the conflict in Syria exceeds 110,000 people and nearly three million are in need of humanitarian aid. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az