
The US is withdrawing its remaining troops from Iraq, with the last troops departing by September 30.
The Iraqi government has tied the US departure to a demand that militias disarm, but many factions have refused to comply.
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The US withdrawal and militia disarmament have significant implications for Iraq's security and stability
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