Investigation finds militias involved in Iraqi post-election violence
A special committee implicates militias in causing violent clashes on Nov. 5
BAGHDAD — A committee charged with investigating violence between Iraqi security forces and pro-militia demonstrators released its report Dec. 1 on the Nov. 5 clashes that occurred as demonstrators protested election results.
The committee was formed by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi after the Nov. 5 events and consists of members of the Joint Command Operation, National Security Service, PMU (Popular Mobilization Units) security department and Interior Ministry.
Following the announcement of initial election results, hundreds of members of the PMU and its affiliated forces took to the streets and accused the government of rigging the elections.
The PMU supporters camped out at the suspension bridge gate of Baghdad's Green Zone where government buildings and foreign embassies are located.
