Iraqi official: State control of weapons aims to ensure legal framework
Qasim Al-Araji says restricting weapons to the state is about regulation, not sidelining those who fought terrorism.
Qassem Al-Araji, a senior adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, explained that the government's decision to restrict weapons to state control is aimed at regulation, not at diminishing the contributions of Iraqis who battled terrorism. Al-Araji emphasized that Iraqis who played a role in defeating terrorism are sources of pride for the nation.
He clarified that placing weapons under state authority does not intend to exclude or disregard their sacrifices. Rather, the aim is to establish a regulatory framework that safeguards fighters and their families, ensuring their legal and social rights through the law and the command of the armed forces, according to the Iraqi News Agency.
Al-Araji stressed the importance of careful media messaging to convey reassurance and national partnership, rather than threats, stressing that the security of citizens and the well-being of fighters and their families are the government's top priorities.
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