Peshmerga
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The Peshmerga are the internal security forces of the Kurdistan Region. According to the Constitution of Iraq, federal regions are responsible for "the establishment and organization of the internal s
Bedir Khan Beg leading a cavalry charge.
Kurdish cavalry under Mahmud Barzanji.
Mustafa Barzani (center front) with other Kurdish military officials of the Republic of Mahabad.
Mid-20th-century Peshmerga fighters with the famous Kurdish guerrilla fighter Mama Risha (center back).
Asayish (Kurdistan Region)
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Asayish is the domestic security agency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The organization was established in September 1993 and has been often referred to as an intelligence agency, security force, se
Asayish training with U.S. soldiers in 2024.
U.S. soldiers of the 181st Infantry Regiment with Asayish members.