US military moves ISIS detainees from Syria to secure facilities in Iraq
The operation began with the successful transfer of 150 ISIS fighters from a detention center in Hasakah province to a secure facility in Iraq. "Ultimately, up to 7,000 ISIS detainees could be transferred from Syria to Iraqi-controlled facilities," the statement noted.
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper emphasized that the US is working "closely" with regional partners, including Iraq, and acknowledged their role in sustaining efforts to defeat ISIS. He added: "Facilitating the orderly and secure transfer of ISIS detainees is critical to preventing a breakout that would pose a direct threat to the United States and regional security."
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
