Yeah, I caught that when I linked. Obviously the MNF has been hiding this from Reuters and AP for five days. Must have been a NYT leak that tipped off the media....
The Iraqi Government is working to eradicate militia influence inside the security force structure. In the Ministry of the Interior, 3,000 people were fired for their ties to militias. Some of them are being criminally charged.
Iraqi Government Taking on Militias, Coalition Spokesman Says - American Forces Press Service