Iraq's top judge: Hundreds of militia members handed tough sentences
Iraq’s chief justice says hundreds of militia affiliates have received harsh sentences, as the government intensifies its anti-corruption drive nationwide.
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AIIraq’s Supreme Judicial Council President Faiq Zidan said on Wednesday that hundreds of militia members have received severe sentences.
He added that the current Iraqi government has a genuine and growing determination to combat corruption, which has been reflected in anti-corruption efforts across the country, according to the Iraqi News Agency.
Zidan noted that the country is witnessing a large number of individuals charged with corruption, including politicians, parliamentarians, ministers, and other officials—an unprecedented development in Iraq’s recent history.
He continued that the government’s current resolve to fight corruption surpasses that of previous periods, especially after widespread corruption cases and their clear negative impact on the country.