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Maliki Demands Legal Action Against Baath Party Officials

8/9/2025

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Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is calling for legal measures against officials linked to the Baath Party, rallying behind the National Accountability and Justice Commission. The Supreme Judicial Council has pledged to prevent Baathists from participating in the upcoming 2025 elections, as Iraq prepares for its parliamentary elections on November 11, with over 29 million voters ready to make their voices heard.

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Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is calling for legal measures against officials linked to the Baath Party, rallying behind the National Accountability and Justice Commission. The Supreme Judicial Council has pledged to prevent Baathists from participating in the upcoming 2025 elections, as Iraq prepares for its parliamentary elections on November 11, with over 29 million voters ready to make their voices heard.