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Iraq: 36 officers punished for corruption
11/12/2014 6:17 p.m
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi dismissed or retired 36 officers as part of the "fight against corruption" and a takeover of the army, his office announced today.
"The General Commander of the Armed Forces Haidar al-Abadi, gave instructions for 26 military commanders were relieved of their duties and ten others are retired," said a statement from the press service of the Prime Minister. It does not specify the rank and functions of these officers. Haidar al-Abadi named "18 commanders to new positions in the Department of Defense," it added. These decisions were made "in the context of strengthening the work of the military institution on professional bases and the fight against all forms of corruption.
Haidar al-Abadi said today that the military hierarchy must "distinguish himself by his ability, integrity and courage so that the soldier can fight properly." He stressed the need to "restore confidence" fight "against corruption at individual and institutional level." Corruption "is a hazard Ghent (...) no less important than terrorism we seek to eliminate," he had said Monday.
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11/12/2014 6:17 p.m
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi dismissed or retired 36 officers as part of the "fight against corruption" and a takeover of the army, his office announced today.
"The General Commander of the Armed Forces Haidar al-Abadi, gave instructions for 26 military commanders were relieved of their duties and ten others are retired," said a statement from the press service of the Prime Minister. It does not specify the rank and functions of these officers. Haidar al-Abadi named "18 commanders to new positions in the Department of Defense," it added. These decisions were made "in the context of strengthening the work of the military institution on professional bases and the fight against all forms of corruption.
Haidar al-Abadi said today that the military hierarchy must "distinguish himself by his ability, integrity and courage so that the soldier can fight properly." He stressed the need to "restore confidence" fight "against corruption at individual and institutional level." Corruption "is a hazard Ghent (...) no less important than terrorism we seek to eliminate," he had said Monday.
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