Iraq begins integration of Sinjar Protection Units under state control
Iraq has started dissolving the Sinjar Protection Units and merging them into official security forces, transferring Sinjar’s security to federal authorities.
On Monday, Iraq began the process of integrating the Sinjar Protection Units (Al-Ebsha) into the country's official security forces, marking a significant shift in military and security operations. The Iraqi government made the announcement, declaring that the dissolution of the Sinjar Protection Units and the transfer of security responsibility for Mount Sinjar to federal authorities would commence.
This move, overseen by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, is part of the government's broader program to ensure all weapons are under state control and establish a new phase of security responsibility in the Sinjar district.
The government's statement highlighted the significant sacrifices made by members of the Yazidi community in their fight against Daesh and defense of Iraq and Sinjar. It emphasized the community's commitment to national principles and the constitution, which prohibits the formation of armed groups outside the regular forces. The government expressed gratitude for these sacrifices, vowing to safeguard the rights of those who fought terrorism, compensate the families of victims, and rebuild the district.
Mount Sinjar witnessed the official ceremony on Monday, symbolizing the start of the military disengagement of the Sinjar Protection Units and the complete transfer of security responsibility to federal authorities. This event coincided with the initiation of a process aimed at integrating between 4,000 and 5,000 unit fighters into Iraq's official security and state institutions.
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