NewzNouri al-Maliki, Secretary-General of the Islamic Dawa Party and head of the State of Law Coalition, issued a formal call on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, for a national conference in Baghdad. The proposed summit aims to develop a consensual roadmap to restrict the possession of weapons exclusively to the Iraqi state.
In addition to the proposal for state-controlled arms, al-Maliki expressed his support for Prime Minister Al Zaidi. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address security concerns regarding non-state actors and the consolidation of military authority within the country.
In-depth summary · AI, neutral