Sovereignty Alliance Candidate Killed in IED Attack in Baghdad

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The Sovereignty Alliance Candidate, Safaa al-Mashhadani.

The Sovereignty Alliance has announced the martyrdom of Baghdad Provincial Council member and alliance candidate for the forthcoming elections, Safaa al-Mashhadani, who was assassinated early Wednesday morning when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in his vehicle. The attack occurred at dawn in the Tarmiyah district, north of Baghdad.

Following the tragic incident, Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani extended his condolences over the loss of the candidate, describing the attack as a heinous crime targeting a national and social figure known for his service to the community.

In a statement, the Speaker confirmed that the Iraqi parliament will form an investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, uncover the perpetrators, and bring them to justice. He called on the government and the relevant security authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure a thorough investigation.

“The government and the competent security agencies must swiftly identify those responsible and impose the appropriate punishment,” he said, stressing that the parliament would closely follow the progress of the investigation to ensure accountability.



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