U.S. Shifts 7,000 ISIS Prisoners from Syria to Iraq Amid Chaos
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Published: Jan 22, 2026, 13:36 IST | Updated: Jan 22, 2026, 13:36 IST
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The U.S. military launched transfers of up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraqi facilities starting January 21, 2026, beginning with 150 from Hasakah to avert breakouts amid Syria's instability and SDF-government clashes.
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