Forbes: Who Is Really Fighting ISIS?
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While the world is transfixed on ISIS, its scrutiny dangerously overlooks Iraq’s Shiite militias. The popular mobilization forces (PMF)—a collection of Shiite, Iranian-backed militias—liberated Tikrit in April and are providing the muscle in today’s fight in Anbar province. The militias and their leaders, however, have a history of stirring sectarian hatred and anti-American violence.
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July 16, 2015
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