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Iraqi prime minister abolished the PMUs also known as Hashd al-Shaabi.
It sounds good at first glance, but this actually means something else: this is complete incorporation of the force into the armed forces WHILE keeping its independent status. It maintains its leadership etc
It sounds good at first glance, but this actually means something else: this is complete incorporation of the force into the armed forces WHILE keeping its independent status. It maintains its leadership etc
First of all, the force will still be headed, not by army generals who could assign them anywhere as individuals or groups but by "the president of the Hashd al-Shaabi" and "all the Hashd al-Shaabi formations will be affiliated to him", even if appointed by the CiC.
It does state that all previous names will be dropped and they'll instead be assigned military ranks. Then, rather meaninglessly, these groups will cut off their ties to those previous groups. If they wish to stay out, groups should operate under existing party & society laws..
This is simply an upgrade for the Hashd al-Shaabi, something that the previous prime minister was reluctant to give. A concession framed as a win.
