Babylon Movement
The Babylon Movement (Arabic: حركة بابليون) is a political party situated in Iraq. Founded in 2014, it is the political wing of the Babylon Brigades, a Christian militia that was formed as part of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces. Rayan al-Kildani heads the party. The party has close ties to the Badr Organization and IRGC. Babylon Movement has been accused of illegal land seizures in the Nineveh Governorate and corruption.
| Babylon Brigade | |
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| كتائب بابليون | |
Chaldean flag used by Babylon Brigades | |
| Leaders | Rayan al-Kildani |
| Allegiance | Iraq |
| Group(s) |
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| Size | 1,000+ |
| Part of | Popular Mobilization Forces |
| Allies | |
| Opponents | Islamic State Nineveh Plain Protection Units |
| Battles and wars | War in Iraq (2013–2017) |
Babylon Movement | |
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| Leader | Rayan al-Kildani |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Iraq |
| Military wing | Babylon Brigade |
| Religion | Christian |
| Parliament | 4 / 329 (1%)
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