Baghdad plans to restrict weapons to state control
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali El-Zubeidi is working on drafting a bill to monopolize all weapons under state control, aimed at strengthening the rule of law, bolstering security institutions, and establishing internal stability. This effort is being carried out alongside government initiatives to address armed factions, most notably the Badr Organization, which refuses to hand over its weapons and is among the largest heavily armed groups. The government has confirmed the creation of a database containing approximately 6 million weapons and the closure of fake offices affiliated with Popular Mobilization Units, in an attempt to control armed power and dominate illegal arms. These efforts face challenges from armed factions who refuse to comply with government decisions, with a final deadline set for September 2026.
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