Counter Extremism Project: Iranian-Aligned Militias Contribute to Iraq's Instability
October 08, 2019
October 08, 2019
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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- Popular Mobilization Forces are Described as Iraq's "Hezbollah"
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A renewed spotlight has been placed on the power and influence of Iran-aligned militias in Iraq. Known as the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMFs), these predominantly Shiite, anti-American, and anti-Sunni extremists have created issues for Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahd . . .
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- Popular Mobilization Forces are Described as Iraq's "Hezbollah"
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A renewed spotlight has been placed on the power and influence of Iran-aligned militias in Iraq. Known as the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMFs), these predominantly Shiite, anti-American, and anti-Sunni extremists have created issues for Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahd . . .