An Arabic term referring to intelligence agencies or secret police forces in various Arab countries.
These organizations are tasked with national security, intelligence gathering, and counterintelligence activities.
The term is often associated with state security services that monitor political dissent, carry out espionage missions, and handle internal security.
Due to their secretive nature and extensive powers, mukhabarat agencies are frequently seen as instruments of government control and repression. Depending on the country, these agencies tend to have an unfavorable reputation among the general public.