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Iraq: nine officials dismissed in connection with an investigation into oil smuggling
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Figaro · France · Middle East
Nine officials in Iraq have been dismissed from their positions as part of an investigation into oil smuggling. This indicates government action against corruption within a critical economic sector.
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