The Minister of Communications, Mustafa Sanad, strongly responded to what he termed interventions by former Minister Hiyam Al-Yasiri in the ministry's work, following her attack on the government. Al-Yasiri had criticized the government on Facebook, declaring "an unsuccessful start, seemingly crushing
every honest, non-partisan professional," citing the dismissal of the technical advisor and head of the Retirement Board as initial steps, and anticipating more. Minister Sanad countered Al-Yasiri, stating: "I appointed the advisor, and every minister selects their team. You are no
longer a minister to dictate policy to successors, or do you believe the ministry remains yours?!" Sanad warned: "If you persist with this policy, I will remove all members of your group whom I respect, yet there are other respectable and
competent individuals available." The minister added: "I will form an investigative committee next Sunday regarding the advisor, involving the Integrity Commission and the Board of Supreme Audit, and refer him to the judiciary. If his involvement in old negotiations is proven,
I will seek his execution, not just imprisonment, and demand your accountability for overlooking it. Should his innocence be established, you are obligated to issue a public apology, just as you publicly damaged his reputation." Sanad further asserted: "Publicly accusing individuals
instead of resorting to judicial, integrity, and financial oversight channels is an inappropriate method. However, I am here to defend the ministry and its staff, and I will be compelled to expose the 'dirty laundry' perpetrated by others and uncover
all past wrongdoings." He concluded his threats by referencing "those who compelled the state to pay a $170 million fine to the Kurdish company Niroz Tel," confirming he "will publish their names individually (including women)."
