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Iraq's Corruption Crackdown: A Step Forward, Not a Solution

Updated 2026-06-29 16:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrested 47 officials in an anti-corruption drive, but critics say the issue runs deeper within the political system.

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Al Jazeera

Iraq’s corruption crackdown is a start, not a solution

New PM Ali al-Zaidi's arrest of 47 officials is welcome, but the rot runs through the system that put him in power.

2026-06-29 15:57 UTC