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Iraq Offers Amnesty to Security Forces Who Fled ISIL Attack

© REUTERS / Thaier Al-SudaniMembers of the Iraqi security forces chant slogans in Al Hadidiya, south of Tikrit, en route to the Islamic State-controlled al-Alam town, where they are preparing to launch an offensive on Saturday, March 6, 2015
Members of the Iraqi security forces chant slogans in Al Hadidiya, south of Tikrit, en route to the Islamic State-controlled al-Alam town, where they are preparing to launch an offensive on Saturday, March 6, 2015 - Sputnik International
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Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday proposed an amnesty to security forces personnel who fled after an Islamic State jihadist group attack on their positions.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday proposed an amnesty to security forces personnel who fled after an Islamic State jihadist group attack on their positions. However the amnesty is only valid if they return to their units within 30 days.

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A number of Iraqi divisions collapsed when ISIL militants spread terror through Iraq last June, invading large areas of north and west Baghdad.

In their haste to escape, some security personnel shed their uniforms and abandoned vehicles, weapons and other equipment, which the jihadists have since used against the government forces.

The amnesty specifically excludes those who committed offences including crimes against state security, corruption and abuse of influence. Although it was unclear if the tens of thousands of ‘ghost soldiers,’ those who are on the payroll but do not show up for work, sometimes splitting salaries with their commanders, would be included.

Iraqi security forces have regained significant territory from ISIL over the past few months.

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