that defend the province from attacks of “ISIL” militants.

“ Barzani will visit as commander in chief of the armed forces in Kurdistan to raise the morale of PEshmarga forces stationed in areas that have moved to after the withdrawal of the Iraqi security forces and sudden emergence of fears of ISIL militants to enter it,” The source, who asked for anonymity told “Shafaq News”.

The source added that during the visit, Barzani will also inspect the headquarters of the political bureau of Kurdistan Democratic Party in Kirkuk.

Peshmarga Kurdish forces announced its control on the disputed areas between Erbil and Baghdad, Kirkuk, Diyala, Salahuddin and Mosul more than two weeks ago after the withdrawal of the Iraqi army and security forces, including the sudden entry of “ISIL “ militants to many of the cities and regions of these provinces.