Kurdistan Region Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed announced comprehensive institutional reforms across security agencies on Saturday during the launch ceremony for new safety standards. The government completed a four-year project to establish the region's first safety codes and guidelines, which began with a ministerial order on Jan. 5, 2021. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani directed the elevation of civil defense operations to General Directorate status, separating the unit from police administration.
The ministry invested in modern firefighting equipment and enhanced personnel training through specialized institutes under the ninth cabinet's modernization agenda. Civil defense teams demonstrated improved capabilities during recent fire and flood emergencies throughout the region, but officials plan to integrate drone technology for future operations. The reforms extend beyond civil defense to include police functions, traffic management, anti-violence programs, and crisis response units serving displaced populations across Kurdistan.
The ministry invested in modern firefighting equipment and enhanced personnel training through specialized institutes under the ninth cabinet's modernization agenda. Civil defense teams demonstrated improved capabilities during recent fire and flood emergencies throughout the region, but officials plan to integrate drone technology for future operations. The reforms extend beyond civil defense to include police functions, traffic management, anti-violence programs, and crisis response units serving displaced populations across Kurdistan.
