29.10.2026 13:50
The Iraqi government announced that YBŞ, the Sinjar affiliate of the terrorist organization PKK, has been integrated into official security forces. It was stated that 4,000 YBŞ members, including women, will join the Iraqi Ministry of Interior and Hashd al-Shaabi, while it was announced that positions around Sinjar Mountain have been handed over to the Iraqi army and other security units. The aim is for security in the region to be entirely under the control of the federal government.
The Iraqi government announced that YBŞ, the Sinjar extension of the terrorist organization PKK, has been integrated into the official armed forces. While it was announced that positions around Sinjar Mountain were handed over to the Iraqi army and other security units, it was reported that 4,000 YBŞ members, including women, will be incorporated into the Iraqi security forces.
POSITIONS IN SINJAR HANDED OVER TO THE IRAQI ARMY
Iraqi Prime Minister's Military Spokesperson Sabah al-Numan stated in a written statement that, in line with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's instructions, work continues to collect weapons under state control.
Noting that security arrangements in Sinjar are being carried out under the authority of the federal government, Numan announced that YBŞ elements have been reorganized by integrating them into Iraq's official armed forces.
Stating that positions around Sinjar Mountain have been taken over, Numan reported that these points were handed over to the Iraqi army and other security units according to their duties and areas of authority.
SECURITY IN SINJAR WILL BE UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
In the statement, it was emphasized that security activities in Sinjar are solely under the authority of the federal government and federal security commands.
It was stated that increasing the effectiveness of the Iraqi army and other security forces in the region is important for strengthening state authority and ensuring the rule of law.
4,000 YBŞ MEMBERS WILL JOIN THE SECURITY FORCES
A ceremony was held yesterday as part of the integration of YBŞ elements, the Sinjar extension of the terrorist organization PKK in Iraq, into the security forces.
Major General Saad Maan, Head of the Security Media Network affiliated with the Iraqi government, announced that YBŞ members would join the Iraqi Ministry of Interior and Hashd al-Shaabi.
Maan had stated that within the scope of the integration, 4,000 YBŞ members would be included in the security forces, and that there were also women among these people.
A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION IS AIMED FOR IN SINJAR
The Iraqi government also announced that, alongside security arrangements in the region, work continues for reconstruction and the return of displaced civilians.
It was reported that work is being carried out in coordination with the local government to pay compensation to affected families and to accelerate the return of those who had to leave their homes.
In the statement, it was noted that the aim is to end the difficulties faced by civilians living in camps and to elect a local government that will receive the approval of the people of Sinjar within the framework of legal processes.
It was emphasized that the Iraqi government is ready to use all security and administrative means to meet the needs of the region's people.