Iraq launches investigations into ISIL detainees from Syria, with 7,000 expected to arrive in total.
US forces have begun transporting ISIL detainees from Syria to Iraq, with a total of about 7,000 expected to be transferred as part of a trilateral agreement amid escalating security changes in northeastern Syria. Iraq is investigating these detainees for crimes against its citizens, coinciding with a ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Recent developments indicate a strengthening of Syrian government control in the region, including the appointment of a new SDF governor by Damascus. The US military presence in Syria continues to adapt as it maintains its focus on countering ISIL remnants and supporting regional stability.
