Al Jazeera says an anti-corruption campaign called 'Sawlat al-Fajr' is under way in Iraq. According to the same source, the campaign has so far resulted in prison sentences and investigations into increases in wealth. The source says the campaign faces a test: whether it can widen the circle of accountability, pursue corruption networks and close legislative gaps that threaten public funds.
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Al Jazeera: anti-corruption campaign 'Sawlat al-Fajr' in Iraq yields prison sentences and investigations
The information is attributed to an Al Jazeera report. No further details were available on the sentences or the bodies carrying out the campaign.
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- Al Jazeera says an anti-corruption campaign called 'Sawlat al-Fajr' is under way in Iraq.
- According to the source, the campaign has resulted in prison sentences and investigations into increases in wealth.
- The source says the campaign faces a test in widening the circle of accountability and closing legislative gaps.
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- Al Jazeera Arabic"صولة الفجر" بالعراق.. هل تتسع دائرة المحاسبة في قضايا الفساد؟Primary source