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Shafaq News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq: 4,000 freed under Amnesty Law in May
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council announced the release of nearly 4,000 inmates since the beginning of May under the country's General Amnesty Law. In a statement, the council said that 3,839 individuals were released across all provinces between May 1 and May 22, including both detainees and convicted individuals. An additional 11,524 people—comprising suspects with arrest warrants, individuals on bail, and those convicted in absentia—also qualified for amnesty during the same period. Including figures previously published on May 13, the total number of individuals released from prisons and detention centers under the law now stands at 23,220. Meanwhile, the cumulative number of beneficiaries with warrants, summons, or absentia convictions has reached 105,121.
Observer
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman, Iraq to enhance judicial and legal ties
MUSCAT: Sayyid Mohammed bin Sultan al Busaidy, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, received at his office Dr Faiq Zidan, President of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq, and his accompanying delegation. The visit of the Iraqi official aims at strengthening cooperation between the judicial institutions of the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to develop judicial and legal relations, expand areas of joint cooperation, exchange expertise and activate training and technical programmes — measures that would positively impact the performance of the justice system and enhance its efficiency. The two sides also reviewed a number of topics of mutual interest, most notably modernising court procedures, developing legal training mechanisms and improving the quality of judicial services while expediting litigation processes. The Iraqi delegation was briefed on key aspects of Oman's experience in developing its judicial work environment, particularly in areas related to digital transformation and leveraging technology to serve justice — ensuring improved litigant experiences and higher institutional efficiency. Al Busaidy emphasised that this visit represents an important step towards strengthening judicial relations between Oman and Iraq, noting that the exchange of knowledge and expertise is a fundamental pillar for advancing judicial work and building effective strategic partnerships. — ONA
Times of Oman
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman, Iraq explore ways to enhance judicial, legal relations
Muscat: Sayyid Mohammed Sultan Al Busaidi, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judiciary Council, on Wednesday received at his office Dr. Faiq Zidan, President of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq, and his accompanying delegation. The visit of the Iraqi official aims at strengthening cooperation between the judicial institutions of the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to develop judicial and legal relations, expand areas of joint cooperation, exchange expertise, and activate training and technical programs—measures that would positively impact the performance of the justice system and enhance its efficiency. The two sides also reviewed a number of topics of mutual interest, most notably modernising court procedures, developing legal training mechanisms, and improving the quality of judicial services while expediting litigation processes. The Iraqi delegation was briefed on key aspects of Oman's experience in developing its judicial work environment, particularly in areas related to digital transformation and leveraging technology to serve justice—ensuring improved litigant experiences and higher institutional efficiency. Al Busaidi emphasised that this visit represents an important step toward strengthening judicial relations between Oman and Iraq, noting that the exchange of knowledge and expertise is a fundamental pillar for advancing judicial work and building effective strategic partnerships.
Shafaq News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq frees +3,400 prisoners under new Amnesty Law
Shafaq News/ Iraq released 3,441 inmates from various correctional facilities since the implementation of the General Amnesty Law began, up to May 19, an Iraqi official announced on Tuesday. The Director General of the Ministry of Justice's Correctional Department, Majid Al-Manzour, noted in a statement that the releases are part of the ministry's ongoing legal procedures to enforce the law's provisions in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. 'Internal teams are working to expedite the review of inmate files to ensure those eligible for amnesty are released in accordance with legal conditions,' he stated, stressing the ministry's commitment to implementing the law with a sense of responsibility and fairness. On May 13, Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council announced the release of more than 19,000 prisoners under the law and confirmed the recovery of significant state funds. Earlier, Fadel Al-Gharawi, Head of the Strategic Center for Human Rights in Iraq, told Shafaq News that some released individuals may reoffend or struggle to reintegrate into society if not provided with adequate support before release. Those concerns were reinforced by recent security reports. The police command in Najaf province announced on Monday the arrest of three individuals—recently released under the Amnesty Law—who confessed to involvement in a series of thefts.
Iraqi News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
SJC President , the French Ambassador discuss a number of legal issues
Baghdad-INA The President of Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zidan, discussed today, Monday, with the French ambassador several legal issues. "The President of the Supreme Judicial Council(SJC), Judge Faiq Zidan, received today the French ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel,' SJC stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA). "Judge Zidan discussed with him several legal issues related to the bilateral relations between the two countries,' The statement added .
