Iraqi PM orders 'unconventional methods' to stop Islamic State attacks
The killing of soldiers and civilians in multiple IS attacks in two governorates has prompted calls for a change in tactics.
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The killing of soldiers and civilians in multiple IS attacks in two governorates has prompted calls for a change in tactics.
The killing of soldiers and civilians in multiple IS attacks in two governorates has prompted calls for a change in tactics.
Pro-Iran line of Iraq's Hashed challenged by internal dissent A growing fissure pits the vast Iran-aligned wing of the Hashed al-Shaabi network against four factions linked to the shrines of Iraq’s twin holy cities, Karbala and Najaf. Sunday 13/12/2020 Supporters of Hashed al-Shaabi demonstrate in the southern Iraqi city of Basra on October 17, 2020. (AFP) BAGHDAD – Around the corner from Iraq’s holiest shrines, a years-long struggle over allegiances and resources is coming to a head — threatening a deep schism within the powerful Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation Forces) netwo...
Sunday, 13 December, 2020 - 05:30 A photo of Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Ali Sistani, in Karbala, Iraq. AFP file photo Asharq Al-Awsat Around the corner from Iraq's holiest shrines, a years-long struggle over allegiances and resources is coming to a head -- threatening a dangerous schism within a powerful state-sponsored security force. The growing fissure pits the vast Iran-aligned wing of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) network against four factions linked to the shrines of Iraq's twin holy cities, Karbala and Najaf. Those...
Splits emerge among Iraq’s Shia militias over closeness to Iran 10 Dec 2020 Topics Insight Four armed groups loyal to Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani have broken away from the Popular Mobilisation Forces over concerns that Iran wields disproportionate influence over the umbrella group of militias. Forces loyal to Iraq’s most senior cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani, are breaking away from the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) amid tensions between rival Shia militias over Iran’s influence on the umbrella group. According to the Middle East Eye, a faction of four groups, made up of 1...