A prominent Iraqi Sunni politician has said that two insurgent groups are ready to disarm and begin talks with the Iraqi government.Former minister Ayham al-Samarie said the Islamic Army in Iraq and the Mujahideen Army represented more than 50% of the resistance.
He said he began contacting the groups' political leaders five months ago.
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The disclosure follows reports last week that Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari had opened indirect channels of communication with some militant groups, urging them to lay down their weapons.
Of course, like anything coming out of Iraq, this report is suspect. But if it is true, it's a very big step toward stabilizing that unfortunate land.
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