Will a new Supreme Court head impact Iraq’s political dynamics?

Jul 01, 2025

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On June 29, the Supreme Judicial Council announced it had approved the resignation of the head of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jasim Al-Omayri, in a development that had been anticipated by Iraq Horizons last week. The move marks the culmination of a power struggle within Iraq’s judiciary over the FSC’s scope of authority and independence.

Below is the full statement issued by the judiciary:

Will a new Supreme Court head impact Iraq’s political dynamics?

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