Iraqi Parliament Requests Detailed Data from Interior Ministry on Officer Promotions and Delays

mesoiraq - The House of Representatives directed a parliamentary inquiry on Monday, August 17, 2026, to the Senior Deputy of the Ministry of Interior regarding the mechanisms for promoting officers from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier General. The parliamentary document demanded comprehensive statistics on eligible candidates for the July 2026 promotion schedule and requested clarifications on the reasons for delaying or denying promotions to officers who have met legal requirements. Furthermore, the inquiry sought an explanation of the legal frameworks used to determine vacant positions and the upcoming January 2027 promotion schedule, aiming to ensure transparency and the application of professional standards.