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Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has suspended the implementation of the general amnesty law, halting the release of 57,280 detainees who would have benefited from it, a parliamentary source said.
The decision, which also suspends amendments to the personal status and housing laws for Kirkuk’s indigenous population, comes after Iraq’s parliament passed changes to these laws on Jan. 21.
The move has triggered protests among Sunni Arabs, particularly in three Sunni-majority provinces where official work has been disrupted in recent days. Sunni political figures have criticized the suspension, calling the amnesty law crucial for addressing past grievances.
The court has not provided further details on the duration of the suspension or whether the law will be reconsidered.