The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) is an umbrella organization of predominantly Shia militias in Iraq that were formed to counter the rise of ISIS and provide security in the country. The PMF gained legitimacy through their integration into the Iraqi state, allowing them to play a significant role in shaping Iraq's security landscape, often reflecting the broader Sunni-Shia rivalry within the region.
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