From Syria to Baghdad: French Suspects' Journey Through Justice

Forty-seven French detainees, suspected IS members in Syria, have been transferred to Iraq for prosecution. Iraqi security officials confirmed their trial will be on terrorism charges. This continues the trend of international extraditions for IS-linked suspects. The fate of Syrian detention camps remains uncertain amid slow peace process progress.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Baghdad | Updated: 18-09-2025 21:12 IST | Created: 18-09-2025 21:12 IST
From Syria to Baghdad: French Suspects' Journey Through Justice
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Iraqi security officials confirmed that 47 detained French citizens, suspected of Islamic State affiliations, have been moved from Syrian detention to Iraq for legal proceedings.

The detainees were under the watch of the US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria before their transition to Iraq last month. They now face terrorism charges.

This extradition follows previous instances of French IS suspects facing trial in Iraq, highlighting ongoing challenges concerning detention centers in Syria.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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