Ministry of Interior (Iraq)

Republic of Iraq
Ministry of Interior
وزارة الداخلية
Agency overview
Employees380,430
Annual budget$3.8 billion
Minister responsible
  • Abdul Amir Al-Shammari
Websitewww.moi.gov.iq

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) is the government body charged with overseeing policing and border control in Iraq.[1] The MOI comprises several agencies, including the Iraqi Police, Highway Patrol, Traffic Department, Emergency Response Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, and Department of Border Enforcement. Following passage of the Facilities Protection Service Reform Law, the Ministry absorbed FPS personnel previously spread among other ministries.[2] The MOI has approximately 380,430 employees, and the Ministry of Finance approved US$3.8 billion for its 2008 budget, representing a 21% growth over the previous year.[2]: 37 

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference rathmell was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b “Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq,” March 2008 Report to Congress in accordance with the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2008 (Section 9010, Public Law 109-289).

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