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US Relocates 7,000 ISIS Detainees from Syria to Iraq

Published January 21, 2026, 20:16
US Relocates 7,000 ISIS Detainees from Syria to Iraq

The United States is relocating up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq in an effort to ensure the security of the prisoners and prevent potential escapes due to the unstable situation in Syria. The transfer has already begun with the relocation of 150 fighters from a prison in Hasaka, and is expected to continue to facilities controlled by Iraq. This decision comes amid growing chaos and uncertainty caused by clashes between the Syrian army and Kurdish forces, which threaten the security of the detention camps.