Ministry of Defense Announces Suicide of 63rd Brigade Commander in Taji Camp

The Ministry of Defense on Tuesday confirmed the suicide of Colonel Staff Mushtaq Ali Obaid Al-Bahadli, commander of the 63rd Brigade, First Special Forces Division, inside his office at Taji Camp. A Ministry statement clarified the incident's circumstances, noting that standard legal procedures were promptly initiated. Specialized authorities and forensic teams immediately arrived at the scene. They began inspection, investigation, and evidence collection to accurately determine the incident's causes. The Ministry affirmed that ongoing investigation results and technical procedures would be announced by competent authorities upon their completion.