Iraq suspends grain company chief, names replacement

Shafaq News- Baghdad

Iraq's Ministry of Trade suspended Mohsen Mohamed Al-Namis, director-general of the state-owned General Company for Grain Processing, for 60 days, effective Wednesday, according to an official document.

Haider Nouri Al-Karaawi, director-general of the General Company for Grain Trade, was assigned to run the Grain Processing company in addition to his current post for the duration of the suspension. The document did not specify a reason for the decision.

Trade Minister Mustafa Nizar Juma issued the order under powers granted to him by Iraq's State and Public Sector Employees Discipline Law No. 14 of 1991, and it took effect immediately.

The suspension is the latest in a string of personnel changes in senior government posts, following dismissals, transfers, and appointments at the ministries of electricity, oil, and transport, under directives from Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi and other cabinet ministers.

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