""When the American military plans failed, they decided to hire local tribal militias to do the job for them," Alwani said, referring to the "Awakening Group" militia created by the US military. "Those also failed, despite the executions and the crimes they committed against people." Many people throughout Iraq complain of the brutality and unlawful behavior of these Awakening Groups. Members of these groups are paid 300 dollars per month by the US military."