Two of Iraq’s Iran-backed militias said on Tuesday that they would begin handing in their weapons to the authorities, a major step in the new government’s effort to rein in militias.One of the groups, Asaib Ahl al-Haq, said it had formed a committee to oversee the move, inventory its fighters, weapons and equipment, and coordinate with the commander-in-chief of Iraq’s armed forces.The second group, the Imam Ali Brigades, made a similar announcement, saying the time has come “to build a strong state with full sovereignty.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.It added that its aim was now to have weapons only with the state and help boost state institutions.A week ago, influential Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said his Saraya al-Salam militia, also known as the Peace Brigades, would split from his political movement and integrate into state institutions.Read more:
Two Iran-backed Iraqi militias to begin handing over weapons to authorities
Two of Iraq’s Iran-backed militias said on Tuesday that they would begin handing in their weapons to the authorities, a major step in the new government’s
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