Iraq's top judge meets head of Counter-Terrorism Service in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council President, Chief Justice Faik Zeydan, received Lt. Gen. Zaid Havshi, head of the Counter-Terrorism Service, at his office on Thursday, according to a council statement. Zeydan congratulated Havshi on his new appointment. The two officials discussed joint work and coordination between the Supreme Judicial Council and the Counter-Terrorism Service, the statement said. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two institutions and improving coordination between the Counter-Terrorism Service and the judiciary. According to the statement, the coordination is important for the effective follow-up of cases related to counter-terrorism efforts and is aimed at supporting the rule of law. The meeting was described in the statement as an introductory and coordination session following Havshi's new appointment.