Baghdad: Today’s newspapers highlighted Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s announcement regarding the allocation of 12 trillion dinars for service projects across ministries and governorates over the past year. Additionally, the media scrutinized the legislative implications following the voting on three contentious laws.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Sabah newspaper reported that Prime Minister al-Sudani revealed the allocation of 12 trillion dinars toward service projects planned for 2024. This announcement was made at the Internal Control Conference, organized by the Federal Financial Supervision Bureau, underscoring the government’s commitment to combating corruption and enhancing transparency. The Prime Minister emphasized that internal oversight serves as the first line of defense against corruption, aiming to restore public confidence in the state and its governance.

Prime Minister al-Sudani likened corruption to a virus, highlighting the evolving nature of corruption in response to regulatory measures. He assured that decisive solutions are being implemented with transparency and legal compliance to address this issue.

Al-Zawraa newspaper, associated with the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, delved into the parliamentary discussions surrounding the three controversial laws. MP Hadi Al-Salami advocated for a re-vote using electronic voting to ensure transparency. He criticized the principle of voting in one basket, describing it as a violation of legislative procedures and stressing the need for clear and accurate voting mechanisms to support state institutions.

Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi weighed in on the Judicial Council’s handling of the General Amnesty Law, affirming its correctness. Al-Tamimi explained that the law, passed in a single basket vote, remains effective despite judicial interventions to halt its implementation temporarily.

Furthermore, the State Administration Coalition decided to delay a scheduled meeting to allow the Federal Court to address decisions regarding the single-basket laws. Sources indicated that unresolved issues and proposals within the coalition contributed to the postponement, highlighting the need for comprehensive discussions on security, political, and economic matters at a later date.

Prime Minister al-Sudani had previously urged the State Administration Coalition to convene on Saturday to discuss the national situation and address pressing national issues. The coalition’s call for an emergency meeting in Baghdad underscores the urgency and complexity of the challenges facing the government.