Iraqs

Iraq’s Judicial Crisis Worsens as Top Judge’s Future Hangs in the Balance

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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Judicial instability continues to plague Iraq as uncertainty looms over the future of its Chief Justice, Faik Zaidan. Following extensive deliberations within the Supreme Judicial Council, the council remains divided over whether to hold parliamentary discussions aimed at electing a new leader for Iraq’s judiciary. Zaidan has been under scrutiny amid corruption allegations, further complicating the landscape of the country’s legal framework. The pressures surrounding Zaidan escalated after the Council of Ministers requested his resignation last month, a move that has been met with significant controversy. Critics argue that such calls for … Read more

Iraq’s Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Legislation, Dismissing Legal Challenges

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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council has rejected a legal challenge to three recently passed laws, affirming their constitutionality in a decision that impacts various aspects of Iraqi civic life. This ruling clears the path for the implementation of these measures, which have been subjects of signficant debate in the country. The laws in question include new regulations on court fees, amendments to the traffic laws, and modifications to personal status laws. Each piece of legislation has stirred varying degrees of public response and political engagement, reflecting broader societal concerns. The challenge was dismissed … Read more