Iraq’s Security Situation: Commander-in-Chief Chairs High-Level Meeting, 29 NOV

 Iraq’s Security Situation: Commander-in-Chief Chairs High-Level Meeting, 29 NOV

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani, presided over an important meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security to discuss the prevailing security situation in Iraq. The meeting was held with the primary aim to address efforts to enforce law and order by combating terrorism and tackling organized crime gangs.

Strengthening Security and Intelligence Agencies

The council reviewed the employment grades allocated to security and intelligence agencies within the Federal Service Council. They deliberated on the tests conducted for candidates vying for the remaining positions, with an intent to bolster these agencies with top talents. The main objective of the council was to ensure the best minds were put to work for maintaining national security.

Resolving Residency Issues

The attendees discussed the procedures of the Diwani Order Committee No. (22220) for 2022, aiming to establish a permanent central supportive committee. This committee is entrusted with the responsibility of resolving residency issues between the federal government’s Ministry of Interior and the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Regulating Military Convoys

The meeting emphasized the importance of organizing the movement of military convoys through a movement letter issued by the Joint Operations Command. Checkpoints are to monitor compliance with these regulations. This move is expected to bring greater order and discipline in the movement of military personnel and equipment.

Preparations for Upcoming Provincial Council Elections

Another important point of discussion was the preparations for the upcoming provincial council elections scheduled for December 18. The Commander-in-Chief directed legal action against anyone found exploiting state resources to influence voter choices and to prevent any instances of extortion. He also ordered an investigation into reports of attempts to exploit social security network beneficiaries in the voter card distribution process.

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