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Iraq shuts 71 fake PMU offices
The article discusses the efforts of the Iraqi government to distinguish and regulate weapons in the country, through the closure of hundreds of fake centers and illegal markets that claim to be linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces ("Hachd al-Shabi"). Additionally, it reports the seizure of 49 drones during the current year. The Ministry of Interior announced the completion of the fourth phase of the weapons registry plan by 2030, which involves registering six million weapons and implementing strict measures against unlicensed or illegal arms. The ministry also confirmed that a committee is monitoring and following up on a large number of weapons surrendered by coalition forces or seized elsewhere. Meanwhile, the Popular Mobilization Forces denied any connection to the fake headquarters announced by the Interior Ministry, stressing that the procedures were part of a broader effort to inventory weapons, and that the organization opposes and resists the exploitation of its name. Iraq views the disarmament of armed factions, especially those linked to Iran, as part of its efforts to restore stability and strengthen national security, setting a final deadline for disarmament before the withdrawal of international coalition forces.
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