The Shia militias taking back Iraq from Isis

The Hashd are a controversial group of 40 mainly Shia militias with strong links to Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon. We join them on the front line as they help Iraqi forces fight Islamic State. When the dust settles, will the Hashd remain under central Iraqi government command? Fears are that an empowered Shia militia may take advantage of the situation to take greater control of the country Subscribe to The Guardian ► 6x9 experience solitary confinement ►
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