Key facts
- Iraqi armed groups are divided over a government initiative to bring weapons under state control.
- The primary dispute concerns the willingness of some groups to surrender their arms.
- The Iraqi government is seeking to consolidate control over armed groups operating within the country.
- This initiative aims to bring all weapons under the purview of the state.
The Iraqi government has been seeking to consolidate control over armed groups operating within the country, many of which emerged during the fight against ISIS. This initiative aims to bring all weapons under the purview of the state, a move that could significantly alter the balance of power and security landscape.