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Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq’s four top state authorities renewed call on Monday
for all weapons to be placed under state control, “saying the move is essential to reinforce state authority and the rule of law, particularly
following the start of the Global Coalition’s withdrawal from Iraq.
In a statement following a meeting of the president of
Iraq, the prime minister, parliament speaker and the head of the Supreme
Judicial Council, the officials stressed the importance of strengthening and
developing the capabilities of Iraq’s armed forces “across all formations” and protecting the country and its citizens.
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The four presidencies also reaffirmed their commitment to
combating corruption, stepping up safeguards for public funds, and holding those involved in corruption cases
accountable.
Earlier in the day, Shafaq News cited an informed source as
saying Iraq’s four top state authorities will discuss how to deal with armed
factions that refuse to surrender their weapons after the September 30 deadline
and how to pursue corruption suspects without political exceptions.
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