Iraq's parliament passes law legalising Shia militias

Al Jazeera English 2016-11-27

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The Iraqi parliament has passed a bill to officially recognise Shia armed groups collectively known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces.

The PMF are currently playing a vital role in the battle for the city of Mosul.

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