Due to the massive influx of tourists to Sulaymaniyah, a number of visitors are staying in public parks and gardens under a peaceful atmosphere, where they are being protected by security forces.

Large Numbers of Tourists Staying Overnight in Parks

Bahroz Salar, the director of Sulaymaniyah Gardens, told Channel8, "Due to the arrival of a massive number of tourists and the full occupancy of hotels, motels, and guest houses in Sulaymaniyah, a large number of tourists are staying overnight in Azadi Park and the Sulaymaniyah Public Park (Baxi Gishti)."

Overnight Stays in Parks Normally Prohibited

He added, "Under normal circumstances, overnight stays in parks are strictly prohibited. However, the Asayish (security agency) is well aware of the massive tourist influx. Because hotels have run out of vacancies, families wishing to stay in the parks are not being stopped, and they are being protected by Asayish teams and other security forces."

Asayish and Directorate of Gardens Providing Protection to Families

Salar further noted that inspectors from the Directorate of Gardens and the Sulaymaniyah Asayish Agency are working to protect the families staying in the parks.

He mentioned that 35 families stayed in the Public Park last night, noting that the number was significantly higher in Azadi Park.