Babylon Movement
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The Babylon Movement (Arabic: حركة بابليون) is a political party situated in Iraq. Founded in 2014, it is the political wing of the Babylon Brigades, a Christian militia that was formed as part of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces. Rayan al-Kildani heads the party.[1][2][3] The party has close ties to the Badr Organization and IRGC.[4] Babylon Movement has been accused of illegal land seizures in the Nineveh Governorate and corruption.[5]
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Babylon Brigade | |
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كتائب بابليون | |
Leaders | Rayan al-Kildani |
Allegiance | Iraq |
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Size | 1,000+[7] |
Part of | Popular Mobilization Forces |
Allies | |
Opponents | Islamic State Nineveh Plain Protection Units |
Battles and wars | War in Iraq (2013–2017) |
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Quick Facts Leader, Founded ...
Babylon Movement | |
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Leader | Rayan al-Kildani |
Founded | 2014; 10 years ago (2014) |
Headquarters | Iraq |
Military wing | Babylon Brigade |
Religion | Christian |
Parliament | 4 / 329 (1%)
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