Rubio warns Iraq risks fragmentation unless armed groups come under state control after UNGA meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iraq could face fragmentation unless armed factions are brought under state control. He made the remarks in New York on Wednesday after meeting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rubio said Washington had no doubt about al-Zaidi's commitment to disarming armed groups, but described the task as a major and difficult challenge.Rubio said at least three armed groups had disarmed and joined the national government, while at least one remained far less cooperative. He argued that bringing all weapons under state control would... [Continue Reading]
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