In fact, not only members of the Security and Defense Committee are accusing political parties of being behind the abduction of activists and journalists. Prime Minister Abadi has hinted more than once that political parties or armed groups are behind the kidnappings.
This happened precisely when he denounced the abduction of Shawqi and the seven activists. However, Abadi did not name the parties behind these operations.
Gharawi also pointed out that the Security and Defense Committee did not obtain "any names of those accused of the kidnappings of civilians, although it asked the executive authorities and the security forces about these entities," noting that the committee sought to get these details, but to no avail.
The executive and legislative branches in Iraq are suggesting that political parties are behind the kidnappings and intimidation campaigns, yet they remain silent and this heightens and legitimizes the fear of the civil activists and their concerns over public freedoms in the country.
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