Militia
Iran plans to weaken Kurdish forces in Iraq to prevent disarmament of militias, maintain control
Iran will use the militias to do whatever is necessary to preserve its role in Iraq, while also aiming to weaken its Kurdish rivals in the country.
Iraq’s PM seeks to disarm Iran-backed militias, but Tehran wants to meddle - analysis
‘We believe Hamas will not disarm,’ Israeli-backed militia figure in Gaza tells ‘Post’
Christians arbitrarily detained in Syria denied Bible access, forced to observe Ramadan, CSI report
Gaza militia leader Abu Shabab: Haven't ruled out coordination with IDF on aid
"Our weapons are not from Israel - they are simple weapons that we collected from the local population," Abu Shabab said.
Repeating old mistakes: Arming our enemies' enemy is never a long term fix - editorial
The decision to arm the Rafah-centered militia may have been procedurally flawed, and reflects a long-standing Israeli doctrine.
Will arming Gazan militias against Hamas harm Israel in the long run? - analysis
Relying on a tribal militia or clan in Gaza may work in the short term. However, in the long term it is unlikely to achieve success.
Beware misinformation on Ethiopia's Fano militias and situation in Amhara - opinion
Let’s be clear: there is no existential threat posed by the Federal Government of Ethiopia against the Amhara people, writes the author.
How Iraqi militias siphoned billions from Visa and Mastercard for Iran - WSJ
US and Iraqi authorities revealed a complex scheme involving prepaid cards that funneled illicit funds to Iranian-backed terror militias.
Authorities declare state of emergency in Tripoli, Libya after powerful militia leader assassinated
Clashes erupted between the 444th Brigade and the Stability Support Apparatus, two of the most powerful Tripoli militias.
Yemen gov't announces new PM as most of the country remains out of their control
Yemen's former Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak steps down and will be replaced by former Finance Minister, Salem Saleh Bin Braik
Chaos ahead of elections among Iran-backed factions in Iraq - analysis
Iraq is having elections in November, and even though the day is far off, chaos is unfolding in the discussion about the lists ahead of the vote.
High stakes game: Is Iran sending missiles to militias in Iraq? - analysis
Iran is messaging that it is prepared to keep its arms while also pretending it might comply with demands to rein in its power in Iraq.
Israel involved in conspiracy to divide parts of Syria, Iraqi militia leader claims
Khazali claims the goal of the ‘David Corridor’ is to “reach the Kurdish lands in Iraq and Syria, considering the ongoing cooperation [between Israel and the Kurds]."
