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Iraq dismisses PMF commanders, and on-board a Jordanian aid drop to Gaza

Iraq dismisses PMF commanders, and on-board a Jordanian aid drop to Gaza

The National2 days ago
Iraq has dismissed two senior commanders of the paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces over a deadly attack on a government building last month.
The National has boarded a Jordanian aid flight to Gaza.
Hundreds were arrested in London for marching in support of the banned Palestine Action group.
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