The Sudanese coalition warns against “distortion and confusion” in the anti-corruption campaign.
The Sudanese coalition warns against “distortion and confusion” in the anti-corruption campaign.
2026-06-28
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, warned on Sunday against smear campaigns and the dissemination of false information by corrupt individuals, in its commentary on the arrest campaign targeting officials accused of corruption.
In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the coalition expressed its support for the measures taken by the government, the Supreme Judicial Council, and the competent authorities against those against whom official arrest warrants have been issued, based on the coalition’s firm belief in the principle of the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.
He affirmed his support for referring files related to anti-corruption cases to the judiciary, and proceeding with them in accordance with constitutional and legal frameworks, in order to consolidate the principle of accountability, far removed from any political considerations.
The coalition also stressed the importance of relying on accurate information issued by competent authorities, in order to avoid misleading public opinion.
It is reported that security forces in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, began on Sunday morning to close the entrances to the fortified Green Zone (which includes the parliament building, government headquarters and diplomatic missions), coinciding with a large-scale raid and search campaign that targeted the homes of MPs, politicians and businessmen.
These unprecedented and stringent measures come in conjunction with frequent reports of an expanded list of prosecutions targeting senior officials, security personnel, and businessmen on charges of illicit enrichment and squandering of public funds.
The Bar Association also stressed earlier on Sunday that it does not support any effort to defend those detained on corruption charges, as part of the campaign that has targeted officials and politicians.
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