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2014-09-21 Iraq

Peshmerga's Female Fighters Prepare For Battle Against ISIS

[ABNA.IR] As fighting continues to rage between ISIS and its enemies in Iraq and Syria, the female soldiers fighting within the Kurdish Peshmerga have gained increasing prominence.

Unlike many neighboring militaries in the Middle East, the Peshmerga allow women into their military force. Female Kurds serve on the front lines alongside their male companions. Women are able to climb the leadership ladder of the Peshmerga too, although they are capped at the level of regiment commander.

The military force also plays a strong role in helping to combat the practice of honor killings, and the organization encourages the education of women -- fighters have to be literate in order to join the force.

Posted by Fred 2014-09-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 Seem like a good group of soldiers. Appear capable and disciplined. How's their equipment (no pun intended)? They seem to share many of the same values we have. Wishes for success in their efforts against ISIS.

Posted by JohnQC 2014-09-21 10:32|| 2014-09-21 10:32|| Front Page Top

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