READER COMMENTS

Iraq has been suffering from discord and extremism. This is in addition to the conflicts between Iraq and its neighboring countries and between Iraqis themselves. In fact, we have seen how this strong civilization has collapsed again. This is a proof of its weak civilization and culture. Iraq has witnessed all kinds of crimes and terrorism. Thus, it has become an unusual State and it has exported terrorism to the world. And terrorism has appeared in the world countries in all its forms such as kidnapping and killing. Even the ordinary citizens have been affected by the fire of terrorism. Thus, the war has become a danger alarm that threatens Iraqis. And Iraqis have become an international threat to the whole world. In fact, the spread of corruption and criminality have led to this war. Thus, America has launched a strong attack against the terrorism in Iraq and against the weapons of mass destruction. This is in order to clean Iraq of terrorism. Then, Iraq has faced another problem of assassination. And this has led to the death of many politicians, intellectuals and religious scholars. Thus, as an Islamic nation we condemn this terrorism which is among the forbidden crimes that can lead to humanity extermination. In fact, the Islamic message of Muhammad has come in order to spread the good ethics and to end the era of slavery and criminality. This is also in order to save humanity from darkness. Thus, it is important to follow and support the religion of Muhammad, peace be upon him. This is in order to enable people to live in peace.

The trained Iraqi Forces and Security Services have managed to make a lot of achievements on the Iraqi territories such as the eradication of the influence of terrorism and getting rid of al-Qaeda which used to take control of the majority of Iraqi cities. In fact, the Security and Armed Forces have restored their strength and rebuilt their security and strategic structure so that they will be able to thwart terrorist attacks and the plans which belong to al-Qaeda in the country and which aimed to eradicate some security institutions and Police Stations and to assassinate some security as well as military members who have an influence on the Iraqi realm. The Security Services have monitored airports and put out the list of those who are banned from traveling. They have also worked on preventing these members from escaping and entering the country through surrounding and arresting them. Thus, the Iraqi Security Services and Police Forces deserve gratitude and appreciation for all these achievements.

There is a worldwide agreement to impose international sanctions on terrorists. Indeed, the international community is seeking to restore justice and peace in all countries. In this respect, Iraq has recently gone through many crises and it is trying hard to put an end to the recurrent terrorist attacks in its national territories. In fact, Iraq is a neighbor of several countries which suffer from international sanctions. For this reason, there are too many flaws in the political system, allowing the terrorists to succeed to key public positions. The emergence of the phenomenon of terrorism brought about many national and especially international laws. Indeed, the law-makers in all countries are trying to define the term “terrorism” and seek to enact anti-terrorism laws. Over the decades, the term “terrorism” has been defined in various ways. We should not remain indifferent towards this serious scourge which seeks to reside in our beloved Iraq. Previously, the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks feared this country. Therefore, the legislative branch is supposed to enact more diligent anti-terrorist laws in order to avoid the flaws that could enable the terrorists to access to power and become decision makers. At present, many criminals find it easy to avoid legal accountability. The corrupt people might even seem righteous people from the legal perspective through manipulating laws. Thus, Iraq could never rise up without a strong constitution and the imposition of law and order day and night. None should be allowed to escape accountability before law. Indeed, the Iraqi people had suffered long enough. It is high time they left trouble and pain behind. The Iraqi children have seen grisly scenes that marred their childhood. Women are too afraid of rape to leave their houses. Even the young men avoid the streets because they fear the acts of killing, torture and kidnapping.

The State of Iraq, the current Government and particularly the security authorities are supposed to update the local police system. In fact, they should resort to modern technology in order to get rid of the criminal and corrupt individuals who belonged either to the former regime or to occupation forces. The authorities should provide the Security Forces and the police with the latest machinery and possibilities and abandon those traditional devices and outdated strategies. Indeed, the criminals have become quite familiar with the old methods. The security authorities should look for the latest schemes, mechanisms and weapons in order to enable the Iraqi Security Forces to track down the criminal terrorists in all parts of Iraq. Besides, the legislative authority is supposed to issue deterrent laws against the arrested who are found guilty of the crimes either directly or indirectly. They should arrest even on the basis of mere suspicion of the commission of any criminal offense against the civilian citizens of Iraq. The authorities must also punish those who target the State institutions or expose them to any harm. Even those who have just tried to do so should be severely sanctioned. These are a few examples on the measures that should be taken to protect Iraq against criminals and members of the terrorist organizations.

We support and back our brothers in the police and we hope that they have success. We also ask our brothers in the governorate to provide the support, help and aids because be sure my brothers that without enforcing the system (law) our country will be lost. It will become an easy prey, God forbid, for the enemies of Iraq!