CLEAN: 'Sons of Iraq' feel betrayed by motherland

CLEAN: 'Sons of Iraq' feel betrayed by motherland

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10th Grade - University

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How has the Iraqi government responded to the militias after the US withdrawal?

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What impact could the withdrawal of US combat troops have on the security situation in Iraq?

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