Baghdad: Iraq's Prime Minister is calling on Iraqis to stand by their security forces following a string of attacks in Baghdad that have angry lawmakers demanding answers and calling for resignations of security leaders.
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki asked Iraqis to be patient and remain steadfast during a televised address Wednesday on state run television.
Al-Maliki and his top security officials have come under fire for security lapses following Tuesday's attacks, the third against government buildings in Baghdad since summer.
Parliamentary lawmakers have called on Iraq's top security officials to appear Thursday before a special session to answer for how bombers found holes in Iraqi security. Al-Maliki is expected to attend the session.
Bureau Report
First Published: Wednesday, December 09, 2009, 18:22