Interpol has published an arrest warrant for Tariq al-Hashemi, Iraq's vice-president, on suspicion of guiding and financing terrorist attacks in the country.
The so-called Red Notice for Hashemi represents a regional and international alert to all of Interpol's 190 member countries, and was issued at the request of Iraqi authorities.
Interpol's efforts follow the issuing of a national arrest warrant by Iraq’s Judicial Investigative Authority as part of an investigation in which security forces seized bombing materials and arrested individuals, Interpol wrote on its website.
"The Interpol Red Notice against Tariq al-Hashemi will significantly restrict his ability to travel and cross international borders," head of Interpol Ronald Noble was quoted as saying.
"It is a powerful tool that will help authorities around the world locate and arrest him.
"This case also clearly demonstrates the commitment of Iraqi authorities to work with the world police community via Interpol to apprehend individuals facing serious charges."
Al Jazeera