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Iraq to Prosecute 275 ISIS Prisoners Amid Human Rights Concerns

1/26/2026

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Iraq will prosecute Islamic State prisoners transferred from northeastern Syria under a US-brokered deal.
The Syrian army seized areas previously held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The SDF is to integrate into Syria’s army and hand over detention facilities.
So far, 275 prisoners have been moved to Iraq for investigation and trial.
Human rights groups fear torture and unfair trials given Iraq's history of rushed processes.

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Story summary

Iraq will prosecute Islamic State prisoners transferred from northeastern Syria under a US-brokered deal.
The Syrian army seized areas previously held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The SDF is to integrate into Syria’s army and hand over detention facilities.
So far, 275 prisoners have been moved to Iraq for investigation and trial.
Human rights groups fear torture and unfair trials given Iraq's history of rushed processes.