On 27 October, Al-Ittijah TV (KH — official owned media) carried statements attributed to unnamed Maysan tribal sheikhs describing Shib’s closure as unjustified and harmful to the province. One statement attributed rising food prices to the closure and demanded reopening as soon as possible.
- Al-Ittijah TVKH — official owned media27 Oct, 16:33
“A tribal sheikh to Al-Ittijah: Closing Shib crossing was an unjustified decision and harmed the province.”
أحد شيوخ العشائر لـ(الاتجاه): غلق منفذ الشيب قرار غير مبرر وألحق أضراراً بالمحافظة
- Al-Ittijah TVKH — official owned media27 Oct, 16:37
“A Maysan tribal sheikh to Al-Ittijah: Food prices rose after Shib crossing was closed; we demand its reopening as soon as possible.”
أحد شيوخ عشائر ميسان لـ(الاتجاه): أسعار المواد الغذائية ارتفعت بعد غلق منفذ الشيب.. نطالب بفتحه بأسرع وقت