Summary
The United States has begun moving 150 detainees with links to ISIL (also known as ISIS) from Syria to Iraq. This action follows the Syrian government's expansion into areas formerly held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The US is working closely with Iraq to manage these transfers and ensure regional safety.
Key Facts
- The US is transferring 150 detainees connected to ISIL from a facility in Hasakah, Syria, to Iraq.
- The Syrian government is increasing control over areas previously managed by the SDF.
- The SDF has been withdrawing from several sites, and the Syrian government has announced a ceasefire with them.
- Up to 7,000 people with alleged ISIL links could ultimately be transferred to Iraqi-controlled areas.
- The US is coordinating with Iraq to carry out the transfer peacefully and securely.
- Iraq has agreed to receive detainees of both Iraqi and other nationalities.
- These detainees are being moved to government-run correctional facilities in Iraq.
- ISIL was largely defeated in recent years, but sleeper cells remain active in Syria and Iraq.
