Turkish Citizens Repatriated From ISIS Detainees After Iraqi Deal

Iraq has announced a new agreement with Ankara, allowing the repatriation of Turkish nationals among thousands of former ISIS prisoners who were relocated from Syria.

The transfer follows the withdrawal of Kurdish forces and the shutdown of camps that had detained suspected terrorists for years.

Key Points

• Iraq’s Foreign Minister confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. and other governments about returning their citizens, using Turkey as a concrete example.
• He urged other states to recover nationals linked to terrorism so they can face justice in their home countries.
• The move comes after the collapse of Kurdish security control during a Syrian offensive, leaving many detainees unaccounted for.

Context

• From 2014 to 2017, ISIS controlled large parts of Iraq and Syria, drawing fighters worldwide before being defeated by regional forces and a U.S.-led coalition.
• The repatriation effort aims to ensure proper legal proceedings and prevent further complications for detainees’ home countries.