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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi took over as head of the intelligence service on Thursday evening, after dismissing Hamid al-Shatri, who had held the post since December 2024. The government linked the decision to completing the exercise of sovereignty and addressing regional challenges, without providing further details. The move comes amid debate over the allocation of posts along sectarian lines. Under unwritten political understandings, the agency is considered the share of Sunni Arabs. Al-Zaidi, however, said the institution should serve all Iraqis and remain above party and sectarian rivalries. Observers believe al-Zaidi’s appointment could curb political competition for the post and support his plans to restructure the security apparatus. But expanding central oversight does not guarantee the agency’s professional independence without clear rules on appointments, accountability, and powers.
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