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Syria's Role Boosted as IS Detainees Transferred to Iraq

2/10/2026

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The U.S.-led coalition welcomed Syria's participation, noting the transfer of Islamic State (IS) detainees to Iraq and family repatriations from Syria camps.
A ceasefire between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) facilitated collaboration.
The coalition, meeting in Saudi Arabia, supported Syria's role and dignified reintegration of IS-linked families.
Syrian government forces will take border crossings and key areas in northeastern Syria as SDF withdrawals proceed.

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The U.S.-led coalition welcomed Syria's participation, noting the transfer of Islamic State (IS) detainees to Iraq and family repatriations from Syria camps.
A ceasefire between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) facilitated collaboration.
The coalition, meeting in Saudi Arabia, supported Syria's role and dignified reintegration of IS-linked families.
Syrian government forces will take border crossings and key areas in northeastern Syria as SDF withdrawals proceed.