Faiq Zaidan: Ambiguous Constitutional Provisions Behind Iraq’s Challenges, Amendments Needed

The head of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, said that several challenges facing the country stem from constitutional provisions that allow for multiple interpretations, stressing the need to amend articles that have created difficulties in managing state affairs.

Speaking during a session at Chatham House, Zaidan said relations between Iraq and Iran are based on mutual interests, while noting that disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region are moving towards resolution.

On the fight against corruption, Zaidan stated that Iraq is witnessing, for the first time, the prosecution of such a large number of politicians over corruption allegations. He added that some members of the political class have become involved in corruption rather than fulfilling their expected role in safeguarding public funds and protecting state resources.