Baghdad: The Ministry of Interior announced a court ruling sentencing a man to fifteen years in prison after he was convicted of committing a tribal attack by firing shots at a citizen’s home, in clear violation of the law and a direct threat to public safety.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry explained in a statement that the sentence was issued by the Central Criminal Court in Baghdad, based on the provisions of Article 4 and in conjunction with Article 2 of the Counter-Terrorism Law No. (13) of 2005, with the period of detention being counted towards the sentence, in accordance with established legal procedures.

The Ministry of Interior affirmed that tribal disputes constitute a terrorist crime punishable by law with the severest penalties, due to the terror they instill in innocent civilians and the threat they pose to civil peace. The Ministry emphasized its continued commitment to taking deterrent legal measures against anyone attempting to destabilize security or impose their will by force.

The Ministry also noted that the Iraqi judiciary preserves the right of victims to seek compensation before the competent courts after the judgments become final.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens and their property, urging everyone to report any illegal practices and to refrain from following customs that contradict the authority of the state.