Iraqi tribal chief released on bail days after arrest on corruption charges

Mohammed al-Sayhood is the leader of the Sudan tribe, from which former Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani hails.

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Two more senior Iraqi officials to face arrests for corruption: Official

Hussein al-Shaihani, member of the Sadiqoun political bureau, the political wing of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, told The New Region that arrest warrants for two more senior officials will be issued “soon."

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Iraq’s anti-corruption campaign: Political spectacle or change of governance?

An effective anti-corruption campaign would require impartiality in both judicial and executive institutions. Otherwise, by selectively targeting certain individuals, the campaign will fail to remedy a structural and deep-rooted malaise.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Iraqi PM vows no 'red lines' in anti-corruption campaign

“There are no red lines for anyone who breaks the law or steals Iraqi money, and the government will work to recover funds looted during previous administrations,” said Ali al-Zaidi.

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Feyli Kurd appointed as PM Zaidi's legal advisor hails anti-corruption drive

“There are corrupt people among all communities,” said Munir Haddad. “This is not a Sunni issue, a Shiite issue, or a Kurdish issue. Anyone who stole public money must be held accountable.”

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‘Heroic’: Sadr praises PM Zaidi’s anti-corruption campaign

Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr praised Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s anti-corruption arrest campaign, calling it a ‘heroic reform campaign,’ and urged supporters to hold a peaceful rally after Friday prayers next week in support of the effort.

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Iraq anti-corruption purge ‘only the first phase’: PM Zaidi

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said the government’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign is only the beginning of a broader effort to combat corruption, recover public funds and strengthen state institutions.

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Iraqi Bar Association says will not defend corruption suspects amid high-level crackdown

The Iraqi Bar Association said it will not support the defense of individuals accused of corruption, arguing that lawyers have a moral duty not to be associated with funds taken from the Iraqi people and the country's resources, while backing ongoing anti-corruption measures.

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Sunni alliance leader among 47 arrested in Iraq corruption crackdown

“Operations to pursue corrupt officials are ongoing in Baghdad and the provinces,” state media said, citing a senior official.

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