Baghdad:The spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Numan, announced that 4,000 members of the Sinjar Protection Units are set to integrate into the federal security forces. This move marks a significant step towards the reconstruction and rebuilding of the city of Sinjar.

According to Iraqi News Agency, al-Numan made this announcement during a ceremony that celebrated the integration of both the Sinjar Protection Units and the Women’s Protection Units into the federal security forces. He emphasized the resilience of Mount Sinjar against terrorism, crediting the sacrifices of its people and the Sinjar Protection Units.

Al-Numan explained that the integration aligns with the government’s program and the Prime Minister’s directive to ensure state control over weapons. He noted that the Sinjar Protection Forces are now officially part of the national security apparatus.

The next phase will prioritize the transition from combat to reconstruction, addressing the extensive destruction in Sinjar. The local government in Nineveh Governorate continues to support these efforts. Under the supervision of the Prime Minister and the Army Chief of Staff Gen. Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, the focus will be on reconstruction and facilitating the return of displaced people.

He further assured that all areas of Sinjar, including Mount Sinjar, will be under the command and protection of the Iraqi Army.