US says over 5,700 suspected ISIL detainees relocated from Syria to Iraq
Al Jazeera
February 15, 2026
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The United States has successfully completed the transfer of over 5,700 suspected ISIL (ISIS) detainees from Syria to Iraq. This operation, spanning 23 days, concluded with a night flight on February 12, ensuring the security of the detainees in Iraqi custody. The move was prompted by concerns over the potential breakout of ISIS
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/15/2026