Diyala: The Diyala Provincial Council has announced a ban on the opening of liquor stores within residential neighborhoods. The council emphasized the importance of implementing this decision by urging the local government to take necessary legal and administrative measures to ensure compliance.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, documents reveal that the council has called for coordination with the provincial tourism department. This coordination aims to regulate and monitor the situation within the legal framework and applicable regulations. The goal is to preserve the privacy of residential areas and maintain public order.