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Resistance disarmament tensions in Iraq and Lebanon
Overview
Tensions regarding the disarmament of resistance groups have emerged across Iraq and Lebanon, often linked to perceived foreign pressure.
In Iraq, the Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada group, a member of the Popular Mobilization Units, has rejected government efforts to establish a state monopoly over weapons. The group vowed to maintain its arsenal and continue supporting fighters in Lebanon, defying pressure from Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s administration and the United States.
Simultaneously in Lebanon, members of the Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc have criticized the Lebanese government for considering disarmament plans. Legislators accused the government of yielding to pressure from the United States and Israel, alleging that American officials have interfered in judicial affairs and pressured parliamentarians regarding sanctions against Israel. This opposition occurs amidst a U.S.-mediated framework agreement intended to end hostilities, which critics argue lacks a clear timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.
Entities
Lebanon · Popular Mobilization Units · United States · Iraq · Hussein al-Hajj Hassan
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesLebanese Parliamentarians oppose government disarmament plans
Lebanese lawmakers have condemned government moves toward resistance disarmament, accusing officials of bowing to U.S. and Israeli pressure and undermining national sovereignty.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesIraqi resistance group rejects disarmament and vows support for Lebanon
Iraqi resistance group Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada has rejected disarmament, pledging to maintain its weapons and continue supporting resistance efforts in Lebanon despite government and US pressure.
Sources
etemadonline.com · hodhodyemennews.net · negarmag.com · spanish.almanar.com.lb