The Iraqi parliament’s Security and Defense Committee recommended on Tuesday that the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) draft bill be submitted to the parliament’s presidency for a vote in the upcoming session. The committee’s recommendation, as reported by The New Region, aims to formalize the status of the PMF within the Iraqi security structure. The bill's submission to the presidency is a procedural step before it can be brought to a full parliamentary vote. This development follows ongoing discussions regarding the integration and oversight of paramilitary groups within Iraq's official military framework. The PMF, a coalition of mostly Shia paramilitary groups, has played a significant role in combating the Islamic State group but faces scrutiny over its autonomy and alleged ties to external actors.
