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US Transfers Thousands of Detainees Linked to ISIS from Syria to Iraq

The US has relocated over 5,700 individuals suspected of ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) from northeastern Syria to Iraq. This move follows a period of significant changes in the region, which may have led to concerns about detainee safety.

Prior to the transfer, many individuals linked to ISIS were being held in prisons and camps in northeastern Syria. The US President’s declaration that ISIS had been defeated during his first term in office resulted in these detainees being detained. However, recent developments on the ground have prompted the US to relocate the suspects.

The relocation has sparked concerns from human rights groups, who warn that the detainees may be at risk of torture and unfair trials. The reasons behind the transfer are unclear, but it is reported that the move may be linked to a lack of trust in the new Syrian government.

Experts will discuss the implications of this move and its potential impact on human rights in Iraq and the Middle East.

Source: Al Jazeera