Baghdad, Iraq – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi has decided to form a joint committee tasked with developing the implementation mechanisms for disengaging the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and consolidating weapons under state control.
The committee is expected to complete its initial tasks within the next two days.
Joint committee to develop implementation mechanisms
The decision comes as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen state authority and regulate security matters in accordance with applicable laws.
Furthermore, the decision aims to support official institutions responsible for maintaining security and stability in the country.
According to the decision, the joint committee will include representatives from relevant government and security agencies.
The committee will also be tasked with developing a practical framework and clear mechanisms for implementing the required procedures,
ensuring the achievement of the stated objectives within the legal and institutional frameworks.
The committee is expected to examine the organizational and administrative aspects related to the implementation process.
In addition, the committee will establish a timetable and practical steps to ensure the effective application of government decisions.
Confining weapons and strengthening institutional stability
The issue of restricting weapons to the state is one of the most prominent issues on the Iraqi scene in recent years.
This comes amidst political and popular demands to strengthen the role of official security institutions
and ensure the state’s monopoly on the use of force, in accordance with the constitution and the law.
Through these steps, the Iraqi government seeks to consolidate security and enhance the state’s authority.
The government also hopes that this will have a positive impact on the political, economic, and security situation in the country.
Observers believe that the formation of the committee represents
an important executive step in the security reforms adopted by the Iraqi government.
This is particularly important given the challenges facing the country both domestically and regionally.
The committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations
to the Iraqi Prime Minister as soon as the necessary mechanisms are finalized.
Following this, the necessary executive decisions will be made,
and their implementation will be monitored in the coming phase.
