Iraq offers Sunni militants in Mosul money for their weapons
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Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki today offered amnesty to Sunni Arab militants in the northern city of Mosul who turn in their weapons in exchange for unspecified financial compensation.
The offer came as government troops press an offensive in the city, which the U.S. military has called the last urban stronghold of militants loyal to Al Qaeda in Iraq.
A statement issued by Maliki's office gave members of armed groups 10 days to hand over their heavy and medium weapons to the Iraqi security forces or tribal leaders in their areas.
The offer came as government troops press an offensive in the city, which the U.S. military has called the last urban stronghold of militants loyal to Al Qaeda in Iraq.
A statement issued by Maliki's office gave members of armed groups 10 days to hand over their heavy and medium weapons to the Iraqi security forces or tribal leaders in their areas.
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