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Iraq Investigates 1,387 ISIS Suspects Amid International Scrutiny

2/5/2026

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Iraq's judiciary is investigating 1,387 suspected Islamic State members transferred from Syrian prisons under the anti-terror law.
If convicted, these individuals could face execution or life imprisonment, as stated by the Supreme Judicial Council.
Prime Minister's adviser Hussein Allawi highlighted the complexity of the process, which has garnered international praise, especially from the U.S.
Allawi emphasized the importance of cooperation with foreign nations to repatriate their citizens involved in ISIS activities.
He assured that the suspects do not pose an immediate threat to Iraq's national security but remain a risk in Syria.

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Story summary

Iraq's judiciary is investigating 1,387 suspected Islamic State members transferred from Syrian prisons under the anti-terror law.
If convicted, these individuals could face execution or life imprisonment, as stated by the Supreme Judicial Council.
Prime Minister's adviser Hussein Allawi highlighted the complexity of the process, which has garnered international praise, especially from the U.S.
Allawi emphasized the importance of cooperation with foreign nations to repatriate their citizens involved in ISIS activities.
He assured that the suspects do not pose an immediate threat to Iraq's national security but remain a risk in Syria.