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flag Canadian detainee Jack Letts may be moved to Iraq, sparking concerns over his safety and Canada’s lack of repatriation efforts.

flag Jack Letts, a Canadian man detained in a Syrian prison since 2017, may be transferred to Iraq as part of a U.S.-led coalition-approved move of up to 7,000 detainees from Kurdish-run facilities. flag His parents urge Ottawa to act, warning he faces further instability despite no evidence of terrorism ties. flag Canada has not repatriated Canadian men like Letts, citing a 2024 Supreme Court ruling that it is not legally obligated to do so. flag Advocacy groups and Amnesty International have raised concerns over human rights abuses in Iraqi prisons. flag Global Affairs Canada has not commented on potential steps.

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