CLEAN: 'Sons of Iraq' feel betrayed by motherland

At the start of Ramadan, Majid Hassan's home in Samara was attacked, targeting his son, a commander in the Sunni militia group, Sons of Iraq. These militias, once anti-American, joined US forces against al Qaeda in 2006, significantly reducing violence in Iraq. However, with the US withdrawal, they face threats from extremists and fear abandonment by the Iraqi government, which has promised jobs but left many waiting. The situation remains precarious, impacting Iraq's security.

What event marked the beginning of the challenges faced by Majid Hassan?

• An economic crisis

• A natural disaster

• A political dispute

• A grenade attack on his home

What was the significant action taken by the Sons of Iraq in 2006?

• They joined forces with al Qaeda

• They allied with U.S. troops against al Qaeda

• They declared independence from Iraq

• They formed a new political party

How did Washington support the Sons of Iraq until April 2009?

• By offering political asylum

• By training their leaders

• By providing military equipment

• By funding the militia

What is the main concern of the Sons of Iraq as U.S. forces withdraw?

• Lack of international recognition

• Increased reprisals from extremists

• Shortage of military supplies

• Loss of cultural identity

What has the Iraqi government promised to the Sons of Iraq?

• To provide them with new weapons

• To find them employment

• To relocate them to a safer area

• To offer them political positions