Council of Representatives of Iraq
Iraq's parliament; in April 2024 made same-sex relations punishable by 10 to 15 years in prison
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Acting speaker Mohsen Al-Mandalawi presided over the April 2024 anti-LGBT law and called it a necessary step to protect society's values.
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- PBS NewsHour — Iraq passes harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law imposing up to 15 years in prison, drawing backlash
The acting Iraqi parliamentary speaker, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, said in a statement that the vote was
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Iraqi state media reported that 47 people were arrested in the corruption probe after a Green Zone raid, including 12 sitting members of the Council of Representatives.
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arrested 47 people including 12 sitting lawmakers