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Profile: Iraqi Federal Supreme Court.

Authors :
Knights, Michael
Smith, Crispin
Source :
Washington Institute for Near East Policy: Policy Alerts; Jul2024, p1-4, 4p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The Federal Supreme Court of Iraq (FSC) has been functioning as a political organization controlled by Iran-backed political blocs and U.S.-designated terrorist groups since 2022. The court routinely delivers rulings that benefit these groups and harm factions aligned with the United States, while also restricting freedom of expression for Iraqis. The FSC has been criticized for its involvement in politics, exceeding its authority, and making politicized rulings that negatively affect minorities. The court's leadership, including Judge Jassem Mohammed Abboud, has close ties to Iran and terrorist commanders. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Washington Institute for Near East Policy: Policy Alerts
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
179003014