Iraqi Interior Ministry official chairs security conference in Najaf

NAJAF, Iraq — A senior Iraqi Interior Ministry official, Hussein al-Awadi, chaired an extensive security conference at the Najaf Police Directorate headquarters on August 8, 2026, the ministry said. Al-Awadi described maintaining security in Najaf as a major responsibility and said the ministry would mobilize all available resources to preserve the city's stability. Speaking at the meeting, al-Awadi praised Interior Ministry personnel for taking on responsibilities under various conditions, adding that success should be measured by citizens' sense of safety. The conference was convened in line with the directive of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Participants included senior Interior Ministry commanders, the Najaf police chief and other security directors. Discussions covered the city's security situation, the performance of ministry units, and security plans for commemorations marking the death anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad. Attendees agreed on the need to strengthen interagency coordination to improve security and service delivery in Najaf. No further details were immediately available on specific decisions or timelines emerging from the meeting.