Head of Iraq Interior Ministry's cybersecurity department resigns

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Brigadier General Hassan Hadi Laziz, head of the Cybersecurity Department at Iraq's Interior Ministry, announced his resignation on Monday evening, saying the decision was a response to what he described as injustice he faced within the ministry. In a written statement, Laziz said he had contributed to protecting electronic infrastructure, monitoring hacking networks and combating cybercrime during his tenure. The outgoing official said his team had made gains in strategic, operational and legal areas, adding that he was proud of the results achieved with his colleagues. His resignation letter also included thanks to those within the ministry who had supported him. The protest tone of Laziz's statement has drawn attention to the underlying disputes or administrative pressures inside the department. The Interior Ministry had not issued an official statement on the reasons for his departure at the time of publication. A new acting head has not yet been named, and no further details were immediately available.