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PKK's weapons handover in Sinjar
The article discusses ongoing debates and complexities surrounding the implementation of the disarmament agreement in the Sinjar district. Sources confirm that the process of handing over weapons related to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and the Sinjar Protection Units has not yet taken place. Additionally, the local Yazidi forces refuse to be part of the disarmament process, indicating that the Sinjar Protection Forces are not covered by the agreement. The report also highlights that the presence of the PKK effectively controls the area, with the local community relying on the full implementation of the agreement to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons and the reconstruction of the city. However, the process faces significant obstacles due to the multitude of armed factions and overlapping regional interests. Furthermore, the fate of the Yazidi Women's Protection Units, formed to defend Yazidi women, remains uncertain, with expectations that they may be merged or disbanded during disarmament efforts—especially given the existence of more than 70 armed factions operating in the region.
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