Statement of Condemnation
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
The Presidency of the University of Basra condemns, in the strongest terms, the threat against Professor Abdul-Hussein Tawfiq, Dean of the College of Administration and Economics. This attack undermines the prestige of the academic institution and is inconsistent with ethical and societal values.
While expressing its full solidarity with the Dean, the University affirms its absolute rejection of any form of threat, extortion, or pressure targeting academics and administrators who are performing their professional and ethical duty in serving the nation and students.
The University Presidency calls on the security forces and relevant authorities to open an urgent investigation into the incident, prosecute those behind these acts, and provide the necessary protection for the Dean and all university members.
The University of Basra, with its academic history and national role, will not allow its campus to be the scene of any threat that undermines the dignity of its members or affects their academic performance. It will take all legal measures to protect its institutions and staff.
Presidency of the University of Basra
August 3, 2025
