Iraq: Discovery of a “very large” mass grave in Diyala

The Department of Mass Graves in the Martyrs Foundation revealed the discovery of a new mass grave in Diyala province.
A statement by the Foundation, which was received by Shia Waves, said, “New information provided by one of the martyrs’ families from Khanaqin has led to the discovery of a mass grave for the victims of the Baath crimes, and preliminary information indicates that the grave is very large in terms of the number of martyrs.”
It added, “The Department of Mass Graves, in coordination with the Department of Martyrs of Victims of Baath Crimes will conduct a technical assessment of the grave’s location and then proceed with the procedures stipulated under Law No. 13 of 2015 on Affairs and Protection of Mass Graves.”