Al-Araji: No Deadline Set for Weapons Collection
At a Glance
- Qasim al-Araji says no deadline has been set for bringing weapons under state control.
- Individuals carrying unauthorized weapons after the committee completes its work will face strict legal measures.
- The Iraqi government is urging citizens and media outlets to disregard social media rumors.
- The weapons collection initiative is proceeding through government, parliamentary, and political tracks.
Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji says no deadline has been set for the committee tasked with bringing weapons under state control, dismissing reports circulating on social media about a weapons collection timeline.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- No deadline: Al-Araji has denied reports circulating on social media that a specific timeframe has been established for the committee tasked with bringing weapons under state control.
- Legal measures: Al-Araji said that once the committee completes its work and weapons are fully brought under state control, anyone carrying weapons illegally will be considered outside the law and face strict legal measures.
Al-Araji urged citizens and media outlets to rely on official state sources for information and disregard unverified reports regarding the disarmament process.
The initiative to consolidate weapons under state control is being pursued through three parallel tracks. The government track is headed by National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji, while the parliamentary track is led by Adnan Fayhan.
A third political framework track is being handled by a four-party committee formed within the Coordination Framework and led by Nouri al-Maliki and Humam Hamoudi.
FYI
The effort to bring all weaponry under exclusive state control remains one of Iraq's most sensitive security priorities, aimed at curbing militia influence, reducing tribal violence, and strengthening the rule of law.
Under federal directives, Baghdad has established a comprehensive framework targeting heavy and medium firearms held outside official security institutions. To manage this complex process, authorities implemented a three-track mechanism combining government oversight, legislative regulation, and high-level political coordination with major coalition leaders.
While public speculation frequently circulates regarding imminent surrender deadlines, official policy focuses on a structured, phased transition, backed by strict legal penalties under national anti-terrorism statutes for non-compliance once formal collection phases conclude.
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