Iraq's Parliament Adopts Law Legalizing Shia Militias – NDTV
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Iraq’s Parliament Adopts Law Legalizing Shia Militias
NDTV BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament on Saturday voted to accord full legal status to government-sanctioned Shia militias as a “back-up and reserve” force for the military and police and empower them to “deter” security and terror threats facing the country … Iraqi parliament passes contested law on Shi’ite paramilitaries Iraq’s parliament adopts law legalizing Shiite militias Iraq gives militias official status despite abuse claims |