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PoliticsIraqi PM's Aide: Militia Disarmament Deadline Unlikely This Year, New Target Set for 2027
An Iraqi Prime Minister's aide has indicated that disarming Iran-backed militias will not be completed this year, setting a new deadline of June 2027. The government cites external and internal factors for the delay, emphasizing flexibility while pursuing state control over weapons.
PoliticsLebanon Indicts 13 Over Hezbollah Explosives Seizure Amid Disarmament Pressure
Lebanon has charged 13 individuals linked to Hezbollah with explosives trafficking following the seizure of a truck carrying nearly 800kg of explosives. The charges come amid increasing pressure on Hezbollah to disarm its military wing.
PoliticsPKK Vacates Northern Iraq Camps Amid Disarmament Efforts
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has withdrawn from four camps in northern Iraq as part of a disarmament process, according to Turkish security sources. This move is seen as a step towards potential reintegration of former militants into Turkey, though significant legal and political hurdles remain.