Road leads to success, confidence restored in Tal ‘Afar

Multi-National Force - Iraq ^ | Staff Sgt. Paula Taylor

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TAL ‘AFAR — A major thoroughfare leading into Tal ‘Afar received extensive damage in March when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated along the route. But with help from Coalition forces and the local Iraqi government, the road has been reopened and completely repaved.

After the construction was complete, local Iraqi contractors, the city mayor, local leaders and government officials opened the road during an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Named after the recently deceased director of municipalities, Mohammed Mostafa Salah, 1st Lt. Brendan Fry, special projects officer, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment said the road is significant because it links both Sunni and Shia neighborhoods in Tal ‘Afar and is a main source for travel and commerce within the city.

In order to quell the threat of violent attacks like the one in March that killed more than 100 locals, several Iraqi checkpoints were established in the area.

“The Iraqi police protect the area’s inner perimeter, while the Iraq Army guards the outer streets,” said Maj. Mufutau Taiwo, squadron executive officer. “There are numerous checkpoints, and they have been effective in stopping violence along the route. Earlier this month, they stopped a suicide bomber from reaching the route, which has a large marketplace used by both Sunnis and Shias. This city is an example for all of Iraq. We are very proud of the efforts by the government here to continue to improve and secure Tal ‘Afar.”

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