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Al-Maliki, urging reconciliation, affirms state''s sole handling of weapons
POL-IRAQ-MALIKI-MESSAGE
Al-Maliki, urging reconciliation, affirms state's sole handling of weapons

BAGHDAD, Oct 23 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki on Monday renewed the call for national reconciliation, equality, and the resolving of any issues hindering Iraq's national unity.

In a cable of congratulations to the Iraqi people on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Al-Maliki asserted that the government will continue with the political process to include all segments of the Iraqi population, establish democracy, and combat terror and extremism.

He also stressed the importance of ending the illegal presence of weapons on the streets, and stressed that weapons should be handled exclusively by the state's official forces for a better future for Iraq and its people.

Earlier today, the Iraqi government warned all illegal armed groups that the Iraqi forces will prevent any violations of the laws concerned with the illegal ownership of arms and weapons. (end) mhg.
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In the words of somebody earlier
"If you beat your swords into plowshares you will soon be plowing for those that did not"