Baghdad, Iraq – The Imam Ali Brigades, an armed faction in Iraq, announced its decision to sever ties with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and expressed its willingness to hand over its weapons to the state.
This move is considered a significant development in efforts to regulate security
and aims to consolidate weapons under the control of official institutions.
Declaration of disengagement
The decision comes at a time when the Iraqi arena is witnessing ongoing discussions regarding
the future of armed factions and the mechanisms for integrating them into the official security apparatus.
This contributes to strengthening state authority and reducing the proliferation of armed power centers.
The Imam Ali Brigades confirmed their decision to sever their organizational ties with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
They indicated that this step comes in response to the political and security changes taking place in the country.
They explained that the decision aims to support internal stability
and consolidate the role of state institutions in managing security matters.
Approval to hand over weapons
The brigades announced their agreement to hand over their weapons in accordance with the legal frameworks established by the Iraqi state.
They affirmed their readiness to cooperate with the relevant authorities to implement the required procedures.
This step is seen as an indication of potential progress in the process of consolidating weapons under state control.
This issue has been one of the most prominent security and political challenges in Iraq in recent years.
Observers believe that the Imam Ali Brigades’ decision could pave the way for similar moves by other factions,
provided that comprehensive agreements are reached to address the status of the various armed groups.
The decision is also expected to contribute to supporting the Iraqi government’s efforts to enhance security and consolidate the rule of law.
This comes amidst domestic and international calls for continued security
reforms and the regulation of the relationship between the state and armed factions.
