Iraq's New Plan

Since early June, when jihadist militants swept through Northern Iraq and took over the capital, there has been the development of a plan to fight back against the ISIS group. While Iraqi forces and American airstrikes have helped to hold back the group, governor Nujaifi has been gathering mostly Sunni Muslims from Nineveh Province to form a militia to take back the capital. He states, "We want to give a new image to the people: that Mosul will fight ISIS with people mainly from Mosul.".Although the dedication being presented by the governor, there are many problems in the way of deploying this militia. The plan is thought to be frowned upon by the Baghdad government, but is still possible due to a new national security law. The law states all provincial governors have the right to form a national guard force that is under their control. The plan is still in the process of development, but is said to be deployed as soon as possible.