CLEAN: 'Sons of Iraq' feel betrayed by motherland

CLEAN: 'Sons of Iraq' feel betrayed by motherland

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History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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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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