Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi issued a decree on Thursday formalising the inclusion of Shi`ite paramilitary groups in the country`s security forces

Iraq's Shi'ite militias formally inducted into security forces

The move could block any retreat by the IS into Syria, but western countries fear the fighters could alienate residents in mainly Sunni area

Iran-backed Shi'ite militias to join assault near Mosul on new front

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Iraq's Shi'ite militias formally inducted into security forces

Iran-backed Shi'ite militias to join assault near Mosul on new front