State control over weapons: Procedures begin to integrate the Imam Ali Brigades

The Joint Operations Command announced on Wednesday that the committee responsible for disengagement and integration into the security forces has received the files and data related to the fighters, weapons, equipment and vehicles of the Imam Ali Brigades, in preparation for completing the procedures for their integration and reorganization.

The command stated in a statement, received by Shafaq News Agency, that the committee formed for disengagement and integration continues its work in implementation of the government program approved by the House of Representatives.

She added that the head of the committee, Lieutenant General Qais Al-Muhammadawi, oversaw the receipt of files and data related to the personnel, weapons, equipment and vehicles belonging to the Imam Ali Brigades, in the presence of members of the committee and leaders of the brigades.

She indicated that these measures are a prelude to completing the stages of integration and reorganization, and abolishing the other names and titles specific to these formations.

The Joint Operations Command confirmed that the move falls within the government’s efforts to enhance stability, consolidate the rule of law, and restrict weapons to the state within the official security system, which contributes to strengthening the country’s security.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed on Tuesday that his government is committed to restricting weapons to the state.

The coordination framework authorized the Prime Minister to take whatever measures are necessary to preserve the higher interests, while supporting the project to restrict weapons to the state and to separate the Popular Mobilization Forces from political, partisan and social frameworks.

This path was reinforced by the Sadr movement’s announcement of the disassociation of the “Peace Brigades” from it and their integration into the state, along with calls for factions to join under the authority of the government, away from party affiliations.

Later, Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Kataib al-Imam Ali initiated organizational procedures that included forming committees to inventory personnel, weapons, and vehicles, in preparation for reorganization, linking with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and integrating affiliates into state institutions.

Shafaq.com