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Uh oh.russ_watters said:
News Legal Killing of Enemies in Iraq?
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The discussion centers around a claim that individuals in Iraq can obtain court permission to kill someone who has wronged them, which is met with skepticism. Participants argue that this notion likely stems from military legends rather than actual Iraqi law, emphasizing that Iraq has historically been a secular state and is now under a democratic framework influenced by the U.S. While some acknowledge that local clan justice may allow for violence, they clarify that such actions are not legally sanctioned. The conversation also touches on the influence of Sharia law in certain areas, but participants agree that the story of legal killings as described is improbable. Overall, the consensus is that while extrajudicial killings may occur, they are not formally recognized or permitted by the legal system in Iraq.