Government Source Denies Arrests at Baquba Municipality, Clarifies Nature of Security Presence

A responsible government source denied reports of an arrest campaign targeting employees at the Baquba municipality building. The source clarified that the notable security presence inside the department was aimed at securing the attendance of a government official overseeing the handover process for the position of municipality director, following the former director's dismissal at his official request. Relevant authorities confirmed that no arrests or office raids were recorded, emphasizing that the procedures followed normal administrative protocols. They stressed that should any legal or security measures be taken in the future, they will be announced with complete transparency to the public.