A parliamentary source from the Reconstruction and Development Bloc said a final agreement has reportedly been reached between the Coordination Framework and the Iraqi government to complete the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Service and Retirement Law and submit it to Parliament within the coming week.
According to Ali Hussein al-Fatlawi, leaders of the Coordination Framework pushed for the return of the legislation after it had previously been withdrawn. He stated that these efforts resulted in an agreement to send the draft law back to Parliament for discussion and voting.
The proposed legislation is intended to provide PMF personnel with service and retirement benefits similar to those granted to members of Iraq’s other security and military institutions. Supporters of the bill argue that it would recognize the role and sacrifices of PMF fighters by ensuring equal rights and privileges.
If submitted as expected, Parliament will review the draft and decide whether to approve it. The law could have important financial implications for the government, as it would establish retirement and service-related obligations for PMF members.
The development follows earlier statements from Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zubaidi, who emphasized the government’s support for the PMF and described it as an official component of Iraq’s armed forces. The coming parliamentary session will be closely watched to see whether the legislation advances to a final vote.
