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Iraqi militia leader: weapons regulation is purely Iraqi decision, no state-resistance clash
Anadolu Agency EN·IQ·2 days ago
Kataib Sayyid al Shuhada, an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, has publicly set conditions for disarmament, complicating Baghdad's efforts to assert state control over armed groups. This comes as the US pressures Iraq to disarm militias and a coalition withdrawal deadline looms. The move signals potential resistance to integration, with implications for Iraqi sovereignty and regional stability.
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