Completion of 400 Kilometers of Concrete Wall with Syria
In a new security development, the Iraqi administration has announced the completion of constructing 400 kilometers of concrete wall along its border with Syria.
Brigadier General Tahseen Al-Khafaji, head of the Iraqi Security Media Cell, stated:
“We have completed 400 kilometers of the concrete wall with Syria. The Ministries of Interior and Defense, along with the Joint Operations Command and the Popular Mobilization Forces, have taken stringent measures to fortify the border with Syria for over three years now. The stability of the Iraqi-Syrian border is significantly enhanced from our side, ensuring no breaches into Iraq. Work on the concrete wall, which extends 615 kilometers, continues, with 400 kilometers completed and the remaining 210-215 kilometers to be finished by mid-year, closing any security gaps.”
This wall aims to bolster security, prevent infiltration, and curb smuggling across the border, representing part of Iraq’s broader efforts to control its borders and mitigate security threats.
Background
The wall construction began several years ago amid increasing security challenges on the Iraq-
Syria border, where the region has seen a rise in infiltration and smuggling activities, including
weapons and drugs. The border between the two countries stretches over 600 kilometers, making
these efforts to build the wall a significant step towards achieving border security control.
Wall Specifications
The wall comprises:
- Length: 400 kilometers completed so far.
- Height: Up to 3 meters, making it difficult to breach.
- Structure: Reinforced concrete, with an adjacent 3-meter deep trench for added protection.
- Equipment: Includes surveillance towers equipped with thermal cameras, modern tracking
systems, and barbed wire to deter infiltration.
Responses
- Iraqi Government: Emphasized the wall’s importance as part of a broader strategy for
border security and national land protection. - International Community: Reactions vary from support for Iraq’s border control efforts to c
concerns about relations with Syria and the wall’s impact on human movement. - Iraqi Public: Public opinion is divided, with some viewing the wall as a necessary security
measure, while others feel it might lead to border closure and disrupt historical and social
ties between communities on both sides.
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