Iraq’s parliament grants legal status to Shi’ite militias
by WorldTribune Staff, November 27, 2016 In a move that was boycotted by Sunni lawmakers, Iraq’s parliament has granted legal status to Shi’ite militias. The legislation guarantees militias from the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces the right to keep their “identity and character as long as that does not threaten Iraqi national security.” The new law […]