Iraq: Paramilitaries feel the heat as Kadhimi steps up moves against them
An aggressive parade of fighters in Baghdad is the latest evidence the prime minister is putting Iran-backed factions under pressure Rabaa Allah fighters read a statement during a parade through Baghdad on 25 March (Social media) By Published date: 7 April 2021 16:31 UTC | Last update: 5 hours 53 min ago
Baghdadis stepping out to run errands or get to work were surprised on 25 March. Rolling down the road in the capital’s centre and south were dozens of military-grade Toyota Land Cruisers, some with heavy guns attached, and scores of masked fighters parading in full uniform.