Iraqi Justice Minister Orders Commission to Review Prison Canteen Prices

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Justice Minister Khaled Shwani ordered the formation of a commission on Monday to review and monitor prices in prison canteens across the country, according to a ministry statement. The commission will examine the pricing of goods sold in prison canteens and assess current practices, the ministry said. Its mandate includes reviewing the cost of basic necessities offered at the facilities and evaluating inmates' access to those goods and services. The ministry described the decision as a step toward improving transparency in prison canteen operations and identifying problems in pricing. Officials said the commission's findings will be made public once the review is completed. No further details about the commission's membership or timeline were immediately available.