Zeravani
Iraqi Kurdistan militarized police force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Zerevani[4] (Kurdish: زێرەڤانی, Zêrevanî, meaning "Guard" or "Guardian") (or Zeravani,[5] sometimes Zeravani Army[6]) are the militarized force (described as a gendarmerie by some[5]) operated by Kurdistan Regional Government.
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Pêşmerge Zêrevanî | |
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Kurdish: زێرەڤانی, Zêrevanî | |
Active | 1997–2006 (as Kurdish forces)[1] 2006–present (Kurdistan Regional Government) |
Country | Iraq |
Allegiance | Kurdistan Regional Government |
Branch | Peshmerga |
Role | Gendarmerie of Kurdistan Region, Iraq |
Size | 200,000 active 250,000 reservists[2][3] |
Garrison/HQ | Zaxo |
Nickname(s) | Zerêvanî |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Commander | Lieutenant General Ezîz Weysî Banî |
Notable commanders | Hana Peshang Miran |
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