By John Lee.
Judge Haider Hanoun (pictured) has been replaced as head of Iraq's Commission of Integrity.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the position will be filled by Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, the longest-serving Director General at the Commission.
Hanoun was appointed to the role in November 2022, following the resignation of Judge Alaa Jawad Al-Saadi, who had complained of a campaign of disinformation against the Commission.
The Commission has recently denied allegations of corruption against Hanoun, who will now become an adviser at the Ministry of Justice.
Full statement from the Media Office of the Prime Minister:
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani appointed Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Lami as the new President of the National Commission of Integrity, replacing Mr. Haider Hanoun.
The Council of Ministers approved the appointment of Mr. Haider Hanoun as an adviser with a special grade at the Ministry of Justice. A recommendation has been submitted to Parliament for a vote.
The Prime Minister commended Mr. Haider Hanoun's efforts in combating corruption during his tenure as the head of the Commission of Integrity, reaffirming the government's ongoing commitment to fighting corruption, which remains one of its top priorities. He wished the new president of the Commission of Integrity success in his role.
It is noteworthy that Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Lami is the longest-serving Director General at the Commission of Integrity and possesses extensive experience in legal and administrative work related to integrity issues.
(Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
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