(KUNA) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki vowed Wednesday to track down terrorists and sectarian rebels in Iraq. A government statement issued today said that the Iraqi Prime Minister expressed his condolences to families of the 10 victims of terrorist acts yesterday. A group of civilians were attacked on their way back after burying a family member in the Najaf area graveyard. Al-Maliki said that Iraqi security forces will track down all individuals and groups who spark terrorism and sectarian violence in Iraq and hand them over to court for legal action. He condemned yesterday's incidents against individuals in Al-Dawra south Baghdad, as well and describes it as a gruesome crime.Al-Maliki stressed that the government is focusing on stopping violence of all kinds, and tracking down all those involved in terrorism in Iraq, pointing out that kidnappings, murders, and attempts of invasion of small areas of the country are unacceptable. The Iraqi Parliament had condemned the acts yesterday and the violent incidents that have been taking place, calling upon security ministers of the government to hold talks with MPs on the recent developments.
Meanwhile in a speech before parliament, Al-Maliki today said that Iraq's security is not only the government's responsibility but also the Parliament and the people's collectively, and the MPs should not stand, watch, and criticize the government without action on their part. He also asserted security of the country takes priority over any financial or economic issues. Al-Maliki stressed that the security scheme executed in Iraq now and its success is his priority, expressing his confidence that Iraqi forces are fully capable of controlling the situation.
Al-Maliki said that the government plans to put together an investment law, pointing out that the Ministerial Council is to address the matter in its meeting tomorrow before presenting it to the Parliament. He added that an international conference is to be held in September to address Iraqi debts and the possibilities of aiding Iraq in re-constructing its infra-structure and continue its development projects. Al-Maliki pointed out that agreements have been made with world organizations to be lenient, cooperative, and considerate of the current political and security situation in Iraq.