The President of the University of Basra, Mohannad Jawad Kazem, commented on the incident of the spread of a sexually explicit video and images of the dean of one of the colleges affiliated with the University of Basra, which has shaken the Iraqi society and created widespread outrage. Kazem stated in a statement: "We have seen the use of images of female university figures performing their duties in work, teaching, or studying, which have been used inappropriately on social media platforms."
He continued: "These images were used for slander and defamation by 'some weak-minded individuals,' expressing the university's outright rejection 'of this tradition and forgery in the use of images for these vile purposes.' He considered this act a blatant violation of personal and professional rights, emphasizing the recourse to the relevant authorities to 'take appropriate legal actions against anyone or any entity that engages in defamation or uses images unlawfully.'
According to the statement, he demanded 'the immediate removal of the images from the platforms on which they were published,' calling on all concerned parties to cooperate and refrain from the unlawful misuse of images. Kazem asserted the university's right to protect the reputation and privacy of all its members and students, urging 'the security and legal authorities to initiate necessary procedures to limit such infringements that target the university's staff in a savage and random manner.'
He noted that the University of Basra 'strongly defends and stands up for its members and students to thwart any attempt to tarnish their reputation,' stressing the university's commitment to providing a safe and equitable academic environment for all. He concluded: 'We are working diligently to ensure everyone's rights are protected and to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.'
