At least 14 people arrested in Maysan province over deadly tribal feud
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi police forces in Maysan province on Thursday arrested at least 14 people who have been accused of being involved in a recent tribal feud that saw several people killed, according to local authorities.
The Maysan police said in a statement that they had made the arrests in the al-Maimouna district, in connection with a tribal feud which happened on Wednesday. They also seized numerous light and medium weapons, noting that they had brought the fight under control.
Police are still after others involved in the fight.
The fight took place between the Bukrim and al-Boughanmi tribes in which the two sides used light and medium weapons.
"Our measures and authorities regarding this matter are limited. We are only able to direct and move forces and command them to bring tensions under control," Sabri Hashim Kadhim, mayor of al-Maimouna district, told Rudaw’s Anmar Ghazi on Thursday.
Kadhim calls on the Iraqi government to deploy special forces to protect the security of the area.
"We urge for the deployment of an effective force in these hot areas to protect the populations and disarm those carrying unlicensed weapons," the mayor said.
The main reason behind the deadly fight has remained unknown as of yet. Police have started their investigations.
The deadly feud has frustrated locals and other tribes alike.
Tribal feuds are a common occurrence in Iraq's central and southern provinces as they bear all types of light and in some places, heavy weapons. Feuds often flare into pitched battles and, fearing reprisals, security forces rarely intervene.
Despite numerous calls and efforts by the Iraqi government and top leaders for the disarmament of militia and tribal groups, Baghdad authorities have not been successful in any effort to meet that end.
Tribes often solve matters through tribal customary law, known as urf in Arabic, which is based on a system of collective honor and responsibility, whereby disputes are resolved through the restoration of equilibrium by reciprocity and compensation.
Tribal practices, procedures, and remedies are influenced by various factors, including the reason behind the fight, the extent of injury sustained, the social status of involved tribes, the degree of influence of the tribal leader, sex, and the social status of the perpetrator and the victim. The history of the feud between the tribes involved also plays a crucial role.
The Maysan police said in a statement that they had made the arrests in the al-Maimouna district, in connection with a tribal feud which happened on Wednesday. They also seized numerous light and medium weapons, noting that they had brought the fight under control.
Police are still after others involved in the fight.
The fight took place between the Bukrim and al-Boughanmi tribes in which the two sides used light and medium weapons.
"Our measures and authorities regarding this matter are limited. We are only able to direct and move forces and command them to bring tensions under control," Sabri Hashim Kadhim, mayor of al-Maimouna district, told Rudaw’s Anmar Ghazi on Thursday.
Kadhim calls on the Iraqi government to deploy special forces to protect the security of the area.
"We urge for the deployment of an effective force in these hot areas to protect the populations and disarm those carrying unlicensed weapons," the mayor said.
The main reason behind the deadly fight has remained unknown as of yet. Police have started their investigations.
The deadly feud has frustrated locals and other tribes alike.
Tribal feuds are a common occurrence in Iraq's central and southern provinces as they bear all types of light and in some places, heavy weapons. Feuds often flare into pitched battles and, fearing reprisals, security forces rarely intervene.
Despite numerous calls and efforts by the Iraqi government and top leaders for the disarmament of militia and tribal groups, Baghdad authorities have not been successful in any effort to meet that end.
Tribes often solve matters through tribal customary law, known as urf in Arabic, which is based on a system of collective honor and responsibility, whereby disputes are resolved through the restoration of equilibrium by reciprocity and compensation.
Tribal practices, procedures, and remedies are influenced by various factors, including the reason behind the fight, the extent of injury sustained, the social status of involved tribes, the degree of influence of the tribal leader, sex, and the social status of the perpetrator and the victim. The history of the feud between the tribes involved also plays a crucial role.