Iraq has taken custody of 2,250 terrorism suspects from Syria and has begun judicial procedures to classify and process them, the country’s Security Media Cell announced on Saturday.
The head of the Security Media Cell, Lieutenant General Saad Maan, said Iraq received the terrorists by land and air from the Syrian side, in coordination with the international coalition and through extensive efforts by Iraqi security forces.
He said the detainees have been held in tightly secured, officially designated detention facilities.
Maan stressed that the Iraqi government and security forces are fully prepared to handle the influx, noting that the measures are aimed at preventing threats not only to Iraq but also at the global level.
He added that specialized teams have launched preliminary investigations and are classifying the detainees according to their level of threat while recording their confessions under direct judicial supervision. He underscored that Iraq’s established principle is to prosecute all individuals involved in crimes against Iraqis and affiliated with the ISIS terrorist organization before competent Iraqi courts.
Maan also said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining ongoing contacts with several countries regarding detainees of other nationalities. He noted that repatriation to their home countries will begin once legal requirements are completed, while Iraqi security agencies continue their field and investigative duties related to the case.
