On 8 September, KSS spokesman Kadhim al-Fartousi said KSS’s formula was “weapons in exchange for sovereignty” and that surrender would not be considered until Iraqi territory, airspace and sovereign decision-making were protected. The relevant 30 September date is the scheduled end of the international coalition mission, after which commander-in-chief’s spokesman Sabah al-Numan said armed groups would have no justification for retaining weapons outside state institutions.
- Kurdistan2408 Sept, 19:00
“The withdrawal of international coalition forces from Iraq on 30 September will remove any remaining justification for armed groups to retain weapons outside official state institutions.”
انسحاب قوات التحالف الدولي من العراق سيزيل أي مبرر متبقٍ لاحتفاظ الجماعات المسلحة بالسلاح خارج مؤسسات الدولة الرسمية في 30 أيلول
- Shafaq News09 Sept, 00:12
“The factions’ principle is “weapons in exchange for sovereignty,” and giving up weapons will not be considered before Iraqi territory, airspace and sovereign decision-making are guaranteed.”
المبدأ الذي تطرحه الفصائل يقوم على معادلة "السلاح مقابل السيادة"، وأن التخلي عن السلاح لن يكون مطروحاً قبل ضمان حماية الأراضي والأجواء والقرار السيادي