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Iraqi Militias Agree to Surrender Weapons to Government

12/21/2025

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Iraqi armed factions, including Kataib Sayid al-Shuhada and the Badr Organization, have agreed to hand over their weapons to the federal government.
The move could enhance the government's authority amid warnings of escalating security risks and the threat of external military action.
Ongoing discussions aim to establish a legal framework for the handover.
Analysts caution that successful implementation is crucial given past failures in security reforms.

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Story summary

Iraqi armed factions, including Kataib Sayid al-Shuhada and the Badr Organization, have agreed to hand over their weapons to the federal government.
The move could enhance the government's authority amid warnings of escalating security risks and the threat of external military action.
Ongoing discussions aim to establish a legal framework for the handover.
Analysts caution that successful implementation is crucial given past failures in security reforms.