Baghdad: The Central Criminal Court has handed down a death sentence to a terrorist convicted of executing an armed assault on a security checkpoint in Baghdad.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Supreme Judicial Council released a statement detailing that the attack resulted in the deaths of two security personnel in the New Baghdad area. The court’s decision was based on the provisions outlined in Article 4/1, in conjunction with Articles 2/1, 3, 5, and 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Law No. 13 of 2005.

This sentencing underscores the Iraqi judiciary’s commitment to addressing acts of terrorism within its borders, particularly those targeting security forces tasked with maintaining public safety. The legal framework applied in this case highlights the stringent measures in place to combat terrorism and uphold justice for victims of such attacks.