Yazidi armed group YBS to disarm, integrate into Iraqi security forces
The Yazidi armed group, Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS), has agreed to disarm and integrate members into Iraqi security forces as part of Iraq's efforts to stabilize Sinjar and support Yazidi returns. This move aligns with broader initiatives to disarm militias linked to Iran and parallels processes in Syria.
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