Basra: The head of the Integrity Committee in the Basra Provincial Council, Baydaa al-Nahi, has declared that reconciliation in corruption cases will not be possible unless it aligns with the stipulations set forth in the General Amnesty Law.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Nahi emphasized that neither the Iraqi Penal Code nor the Integrity and Illicit Enrichment Commission Law allows for reconciliation or settlement in cases of public fund misappropriation and corruption. The inclusion of such provisions is only present in the Iraqi Parliament's General Amnesty Law No. (2) of 2025, which outlines specific conditions for benefiting from the law's provisions.

Al-Nahi elaborated that one of the key conditions for settlement is the recovery of public funds, as dictated by the law's mechanism. She further clarified that once the funds are recovered, the convicted individual is to be removed from their position and banned from participating in political activities or running for elections.

Additionally, Al-Nahi stated, "The judiciary is obligated to implement the amnesty law," expressing confidence in the judiciary's ability to recover public funds. She also urged ministries and government institutions to safeguard public funds and to establish competent and impartial committees to evaluate damages and embezzled funds.