Subscribe 

Clashes in Mosul as Iran-backed militias battle security forces

Clashes erupted between the Iraqi federal police and Iran-backed militias in Mosul on Sunday. A gun battle began when Iraqi police stopped the militias entering western Mosul. Two police officers were injured. The militias, also known as Hashed Al Shaabi, were formed in 2014 to assist Iraqi forces defeat ISIS but are accused of exploiting […]

Mina Aldroubi reports for The National:

Clashes erupted between the Iraqi federal police and Iran-backed militias in Mosul on Sunday.

A gun battle began when Iraqi police stopped the militias entering western Mosul. Two police officers were injured.

The militias, also known as Hashed Al Shaabi, were formed in 2014 to assist Iraqi forces defeat ISIS but are accused of exploiting their position and human rights breaches.