Shafaq News- Baghdad
The Sunni National Political Council (NPC)* endorsed on Monday therecent wave of anti-corruption arrests, hailing the coordinated action amongIraq’s executive, legislative, and judicial institutions to recover publicfunds and strengthen oversight across state bodies.
In a statement, the Council underlined that anti-corruption efforts mustremain free from political selection or influence, calling for equalapplication of the law across all cases without exception.
“Efforts to pursue corruption should lead to firm legal action againstanyone found responsible for misusing public money or exploiting public officefor personal gain,” it added, describing the ongoing measures as a step towardstrengthening accountability and protecting state resources.
On Sunday, under directives from Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, Iraqlaunched a nationwide anti-corruption campaign dubbed the “Dawn Crackdown.” Asecurity source told Shafaq News that arrests exceeded 67 during the first 24hours, including the head of the Al-Azm Alliance, Muthanna al-Samarrai, who isalso a member of the NPC. Other informed sources indicated that the initialphase of the operation is expected to target more than 200 current and formerofficials, politicians, business owners, and other suspects.
*The National Political Council is a Sunni umbrella bloc formed afterthe 2025 parliamentary elections to unify positions, coordinate politicaldemands, and represent Sunni forces in negotiations with other major blocs. Itholds a total of 77 seats in parliament.
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