Iraq: Resolution No. 666 of 1980 (nationality)
| Publisher | National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities |
| Publication Date | 26 May 1980 |
| Cite as | National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities, Iraq: Resolution No. 666 of 1980 (nationality), 26 May 1980, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b51d28.html [accessed 27 May 2023] |
| Comments | This is an unofficial translation. This Resolution was published in AlWagai AlIraqiya, Arabic edition No. 2776 of 26.05.1980. |
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In accordance with the provisions of para (a) of Article 42 of the Interim Constitution,
The Revolutionary Command Council have decided in their session held on 07.05.1980 the following:
1. The Iraqi nationality shall be dropped from any Iraqi of foreign origin if it is appeared that he is not loyal to the homeland, people, higher national and social objectives of the Revolution.
2. The Minister of Interior must order anyone whose Iraqi Nationality has been dropped under para 1 unless he is convinced according to sufficient reasons that his stay in Iraq is a matter required by judicial or legal necessity or for preservation of the rights of other persons which are officially authenticated.
3. The Minister of Interior shall undertake to execute this resolution.
Saddam Hussein
Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council
