Baghdad: The Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Hussein Al-Awadi, has issued a significant directive concerning the security detail of certain members of parliament. Al-Awadi has instructed the Director of Personal Protection to withdraw ministry personnel who were assigned to protect MPs currently facing court proceedings on corruption charges.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this move is seen as part of a broader effort to address issues of accountability and transparency within government ranks. The directive targets those MPs who have been formally referred to the judiciary, signaling a shift in how the ministry allocates its protection resources in light of legal allegations. This decision underscores the ministry’s stance on not extending privileges to individuals under judicial scrutiny, ensuring that government resources are utilized appropriately.