President Nechirvan Barzani approves the promotion of 519 security officers

September 9, 2026

President Nechirvan Barzani signed an official decree promoting 519 officers serving within the Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Internal Security Forces.

According to the decree, issued in accordance with the Law of the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region and relevant legislation, the officers will be promoted to ranks that reflect their years of service.

The decree takes effect from the date of its issuance.