US says over 5,700 suspected ISIL detainees relocated from Syria to Iraq
Summary
The United States completed the transfer of over 5,700 suspected ISIL detainees from Syria to Iraq. These detainees were moved over 23 days and include individuals from multiple countries. The transfer aims to keep these individuals secure and prevent potential threats to regional safety.Key Facts
- The U.S. moved more than 5,700 suspected ISIL detainees from Syria to Iraq.
- The transfer operation took 23 days and was completed on February 12.
- Detainees include people from 61 different countries, with many from Syria and Iraq.
- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) led the transfer mission.
- The move is intended to ensure the detainees remain in secure facilities.
- The transfer occurred after Syrian government forces took over areas previously held by the SDF.
- Iraq will interrogate the detainees before any legal actions.
- ISIL caused significant violence in Syria and Iraq from 2014 to 2017, leading to this large detention.
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