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US completes Iraq troop withdrawal; militias celebrate, Kurdish fears rise
ClarínLO·US · IQ·about 16 hours ago
Iraqi Prime Minister's plan to disarm militias confronts entrenched power, influence, and resources held by these groups. The core issue is control over rockets, drones, and weapons caches, and who holds the decision on war and peace. This reflects a deeper state capacity challenge, with uncertainty over the plan's feasibility and potential for escalation.