UN coordinator: dialogue on arms control ongoing; residual ISIS cells and security threats persist
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Gulam Isaac Sai said there has been dialogue to bring non-state arms under state control and described some positive engagement, but he warned formation of a new government could delay progress; he also confirmed remaining ISIS cells and ongoing security efforts by Iraqi forces and partners.
Frank of TRT World asked about the implications of a reported rejection by a resistance coordination committee to discuss disarmament and whether militia alignments might threaten stability.
Gulam said there had been efforts under the previous government to bring armed groups under state control and that dialogue—including engagement involving Iran—had helped keep some groups out of regional tensions. He cautioned that formation of a new government could delay disarmament processes but expressed hope the issue will be prioritized.
On broader security concerns, Gulam acknowledged the presence of residual ISIS cells and said Iraqi security forces, with the support of coalition partners, have worked to mitigate these threats and are increasingly capable and confident. When asked about recent reports of militias aligning with Iran, he said he had no information to confirm that and declined to speculate.