The U.S. transferred 150 IS detainees from Syria to Iraq as it ends its alliance with Kurdish forces.

The United States. 150 senior Islamic State detainees, including Europeans, were transferred from Kurdish custody in Syria to Iraq amid shifting control in northeastern Syria, as the US. Ends its alliance with Kurdish-led forces. The detainees, who are linked to IS's 2014 offensive, are currently being held in a Baghdad prison. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani urged European countries to repatriate their citizens for prosecution, emphasizing shared responsibility. The move is part of a larger plan to relocate up to 7,000 IS suspects, raising concerns about legal safeguards, fair trials, and security risks. The Syrian government has retaken control of areas previously held by the SDF, including the Al-Hol camp, where aid deliveries have resumed following a pause. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have advocated for due process and opposed the death penalty.