Demonstrations in Baghdad demand "holding major corrupt figures accountable"

According to the agency, the protesters confirmed that "their demands focus on holding major corrupt figures accountable, uncovering the killers of protesters and bringing them to justice, in addition to restricting arms to the state," while emphasizing their commitment to building a state of law and justice.

The protesters also expressed their thanks for the Prime Minister's prompt response, according to the same source.

The demonstrations come on the anniversary of others witnessed by the country on October 25, 2019, in several Iraqi governorates, to demand improved living conditions and a solution to the unemployment crisis, which resulted in the death and injury of some protesters.

On June 28, the Iraqi government launched a broad campaign to combat financial and administrative corruption under the name "Dawn Assault," in coordination with the Supreme Judicial Council, with the aim of pursuing those involved in corruption cases and recovering public funds.

The campaign included the arrest of dozens of current and former officials, members of parliament, and businessmen, including figures in the oil sector, in addition to carrying out raids in Baghdad and several governorates, which resulted in the seizure of funds, real estate, and assets linked to corruption cases.

Some of the campaign's measures were based on confessions made by former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan Al-Jumaili, while the government confirms that the campaign is ongoing and that anti-corruption measures do not exclude anyone involved.

At the end of last August, the Iraqi government announced the recovery of funds, assets, and real estate worth more than $1.032 billion, and the Integrity Commission received more than 26,000 reports of corruption cases as part of the anti-corruption campaign.