Cycling event in Baghdad sees security improvement

BAGHDAD - After decades of war and conflicts that tarnished the Iraqi streets, Iraqis held a rare cycling event with the participation of dozens of Iraqi women, reflecting the revival of life in the once war-torn city.

The security situation has improved dramatically after the defeat of the Islamic State group, and various events are held in the capital Baghdad, showing happiness and passion of Iraqi people.

Burj Babel, or Babylon Tower, a nongovernmental organization focusing on development of media culture in Iraq, organized a bike racing in Baghdad, to show security improvement.