Detentions over "Al-Mashkhab" publication raise freedoms concerns
The arrests of two civil activists, Abbas Al-Dhabhaoui and Zaid Al-Fetlaoui, in Al-Meshkhab District of Najaf Governorate, related to issues of publishing, have sparked widespread concerns about the restriction of freedom of expression in Iraq. Activists expressed their worry that these measures could limit citizens’ right to monitor government performance and criticize service failures, amid a clear decline in the protection of freedoms and the practice of legitimate criticism. Experts and legal professionals highlight the need for clear legal regulations to protect activists and to prevent the arbitrary use of penal provisions, emphasizing the importance of respecting Article 38 of the Iraqi Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression, and ensuring that laws are not exploited to restrict this right, as they are among the most vital tools for oversight and accountability in democracy.
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