The Iraqi army launched a campaign for the return of deserters in the army

The Iraqi army launched a campaign for the return of deserters in the army

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Currently in the armed forces managed to return six thousand soldiers and officers

NEW YORK, September 29. The command of the Iraqi army initiated a kind of “recruiting campaign” for deserters. This was reported by the newspaper  The New York Times on its website. According to the newspaper, the Iraqi military had to resort to this measure, including the granting of amnesty for “fugitives” to supplement the military forces, which were much depleted after an offensive operations of militants group Islamic State (IG). “Although the government (Iraq), and continues to arm the volunteers, the fact that the introduction of an amnesty for deserters is a recognition that the army is badly in need of experienced soldiers – even escaped – to fill after the heavy losses suffered by the troops, led by America, despite the campaign against Islamic State – said the newspaper. At the moment, according to her information, the items “re-admission” into the army – in Baghdad and Kurdistan in the north – have already given some results: for about 6 thousand soldiers and officers have returned in military forces. They have left the ranks on their own or on the orders of the army. “But those who returned – as noted edition – represent only a small part of what has been lost. In June, when militants of the Islamic state invaded northern Iraq across the border with Syria, there was a complete collapse of the four Iraqi divisions totaling about 30000 troops, although it is unclear how many of them were killed and many fled – alone or on the orders. Some units left the advancing enemy all their weapons and equipment. “The rapid advancement of militants, as well as the retreat of the Iraqi army, was a complete surprise for the United States actively participated in the formation of the Iraqi Armed Forces. President Barack Obama said the United States underestimated the Islamic state and overestimated allies. Although the first shock of surprise attack took place, the fighters of the Islamic State, according to the newspaper, “continue to cause damage to the reputation of the Iraqi army,” and as recently as last week, near the city of Ramadi, 150 Iraqi soldiers forced to leave their positions and weapons and flee.

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