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PKK-linked group in Iraq’s Sinjar begins disarmament, integration process
📍 Iraq, IQ·🕐 3h ago·3 outlets
Iraqi security forces on Oct. 26 control of key military positions held by the Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS), a group affiliated with the PKK terrorist organization, as the group prepares to disarm and integrate into Iraq’s security institutions.
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Also reported by dailysabah.com, aa.com.tr (found in GDELT's list of news articles)
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Reliability ScoreVery high
89%Independent outlets3
Statusverified
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Very high80–100%
A highly rated outlet, or several independent outletsHigh60–79%
One well-rated outlet so farModerate40–59%
A lower-rated or state-run outlet, or one report of something seriousLow20–39%
A low-rated outlet on a serious or sensitive storyVery low0–19%
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