Iraq says dismantled over 1,200 drug networks in three years

“Security forces have dismantled 1,201 drug trafficking and distribution networks over the past three years, including 171 international networks,” ministry spokesperson Abbas al-Bahadli told a press conference. 

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Iraq to deploy 185,000 security personnel to polling stations

The interior ministry will participate in securing nearly 600 polling stations on November 9, and over 7,000 polling stations on November 11, Miri noted.

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Baghdad launches ‘urgent’ plan to curb foreign beggars: Official

"An extensive meeting held with specialized security and service agencies resulted in the approval of an urgent action plan that includes several axes to reduce the phenomenon of begging by non-Iraqi nationals," Ali al-Gharawi, deputy governor of Baghdad, told the state al-Sabah newspaper.

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Sudani congratulates Iraqi interior ministry for winning anti-narcotics competition

Iraq’s interior ministry won first place at the "Best Operational Field Intelligence Cooperation Competition" at an Arab anti-narcotics conference held in Tunisia.

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Iraqi interior ministry to assume security control in 3 provinces from military

Iraqi Ministry of Interior will soon assume responsibility for security in three additional provinces, according to the country’s parliamentary Security and Defense Committee.

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Al-Sudani opens second Baghdad International Conference on Combating Narcotics

Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani emphasizes Iraq's efforts to dismantle drug gangs and the importance of international cooperation to address growing drug threat.

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Iraq Ashura preparations: extra services and security

The Iraqi government has mobilized extensively for the Ashura pilgrimage in Karbala, bolstering fuel and health services, offering free internet access, and intensifying security measures.

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Challenges worsen in Iraq, Ministry of Interior admits

During a half-yearly review, Iraqi Ministry of Interior, highlights ongoing challenges with corruption, bribery and overall security.

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Iraqi, Iranian Interior Ministers coordinate for Ashura pilgrimage

Iraqi and Iranian officials review security measures for the upcoming Ashura in Karbala province.

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