نائبٌ مسيحيّ في برلمان إقليم كردستان العراق لآسي مينا: مخاوفنا مشروعة

Ramy Noori Syawish, a Christian deputy in the Kurdistan Regional Parliament in Iraq, told AsiaNews that the conclusion of the international coalition forces' mission in Iraq and the Kurdistan region on September 30 raises legitimate security concerns.

Syawish expressed anxiety regarding whether Iraqi security forces are prepared to face unexpected threats, similar to the events of 2014. He noted that the presence of militias outside state control, uncontrolled weapons, and the ongoing threat from ISIS and other extremist groups raise questions about the readiness and equipment of various Iraqi military branches.

The deputy warned that the withdrawal of coalition forces could create a significant security gap. He stated that smaller, unarmed communities that rely on constitutional and legal protections may face a higher risk of extinction due to their small numbers if new security tensions arise. Syawish added that all citizens face a shared security risk that does not distinguish between large or small communities.