Parliament committee recommends re-formation of pro-govt militias
The Iraqi Parliament’s security and defense committee recommended the re-formation of pro-government militias to maintain security and fight local insurgent groups, says Kurdish member of the committee Shwan Mohammed Taha. The recommendation comes as the country is witnessing a surge in the armed actions in the capital Baghdad and several other provinces. “The Awakening Council […]Yazn al-Shammari report for AKnews:
The Iraqi Parliament’s security and defense committee recommended the re-formation of pro-government militias to maintain security and fight local insurgent groups, says Kurdish member of the committee Shwan Mohammed Taha.
The recommendation comes as the country is witnessing a surge in the armed actions in the capital Baghdad and several other provinces.
“The Awakening Council forces had a great role in facing the armed groups and contributed to maintaining security throughout Iraq.” Says Taha, “We support the reformation of these forces… as the security situation is seeing deterioration.”
