On 21 September, PMF military-media director Muhannad al-Aqabi said resistance-faction weapons would not be handed to the Iraqi government but would be reorganized under federal supervision to prevent disorder or abuses. Kurdistan24, Afghan Voice Agency and Al-Alam reported the formulation, while Al-Alam also quoted him describing the 30 September end of the coalition’s military mission as a national sovereignty achievement.
- Kurdistan2421 Sept, 12:49
“Armed groups in Iraq will not surrender their weapons to the federal government but will instead have them regulated under state authority.”
- Afghan Voice Agency21 Sept, 15:56
“The weapons of resistance groups will never be handed over to the Iraqi government but will be organized under government oversight.”
- Al-Alam Channel21 Sept, 17:20
“The weapons of resistance factions will not be handed to the Iraqi government but will be “reorganized” under federal-government supervision.”
أسلحة فصائل المقاومة لن تسلّم إلى الحكومة العراقية، بل سيتم «اعادة تنظيمها» تحت إشراف الحكومة الاتحادية