Al-Fayyad: PMF committed to the constitution and does not interfere in political discussions

politics/Security

22-10-2021, 19:44

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Baghdad - INA

The head of the Popular Mobilization Committee, Faleh al-Fayyad, confirmed today, Friday, that the PMF are committed to the law and the constitution and does not interfere in political discussions.

The Popular Mobilization Information Directorate stated, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the head of the Popular Mobilization Authority, Faleh Al-Fayyad, held a meeting in the presence of the Authority's chief of staff, the leaders of the provinces, the commanders of the brigades and the directors of the directorates to review the most prominent developments in the country.".

Al-Fayyadh said, during the meeting, that "the Popular Mobilization committee is a fundamental force to protect the democratic system in Iraq, and no one can attack it outside the framework of the law.".

He added, "The function of the Popular Mobilization Forces is not to protect itself, but to protect the security and stability of the country along with the security forces," adding: "We are with the legal frameworks to object to the elections, our work in politics is one thing, and our work in the crowd is something else.".

He stressed, "The PMF is committed to the law and the constitution and does not interfere in political discussions."