IHEC fines sitting and former Iraqi prime ministers
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) fined Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and former premier Nouri al-Maliki for violating campaign regulations, according to official documents.
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On October 6 and 7, the Commission levied fines of 2 million dinars (about $1,500) each on al-Sudani, al-Maliki, and dozens of other candidates in its largest round of penalties since the election campaign began.
In total, 80 candidates — including Azm Alliance leader Muthanna al-Samarrai — were sanctioned, while lawmaker Mustafa Sanad received a heavier fine of 10 million dinars (over $7,500) for separate violations.
IHEC also revoked the candidacy of MP Sajad Salim for “failing to meet the requirement of good conduct,” and annulled the certification of another candidate while disqualifying a third.
The Commission has tightened scrutiny of campaign spending and advertising as political blocs ramp up outreach ahead of the November 11 parliamentary elections.
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