Iraq’s Justice Minister Khaled Shwani has confirmed that the last batch of detainees belonging to the terrorist group ISIS will arrive today (Thursday) from a prison run by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeastern Syria.
Shawani explained that terrorist detainees are held in high-security prisons in Baghdad, and explained that although these prisoners are classified as terrorists, they will not be transferred to prisons in the Kurdistan Region, such as Chamchamal prison or Susa prison, as they are designated for criminal and civilian prisoners.
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He noted that the arrivals included prominent leaders of the organization, including princes, and individuals deemed extremely dangerous, and strict security measures were imposed on them.
The minister noted that Iraq has formed an internal security team to oversee the reception process and a technical team led by the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency to conduct the investigation, in addition to establishing a specialized judicial body to prepare case files and classify charges in accordance with anti-terrorism laws and Iraqi criminal law in preparation for referral to competent courts. He explained that the US-led international coalition against ISIS took over the implementation of the relocation operation and paid for it.
Trial of non-Iraqis
Shwani said trials against non-Iraqis would be carried out under anti-terrorism laws that criminalize membership in terrorist organizations, especially if it is proven that the crime was committed inside Iraq or that Iraqis were targeted. However, if these charges are not proven, arrangements will be made for repatriation to their country of origin, noting that diplomatic talks are underway with a number of countries, including Turkey, which has expressed an initial willingness to take its citizens back after completing legal procedures.
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command has confirmed that approximately 5,000 detainees have been transferred so far, while an American report confirms that the total number of terrorists is 7,000.
The detainees are from more than 60 countries, and the majority are Syrian nationals.
The Iraqi Judicial Council’s National Center for Judicial Cooperation confirmed that the investigation into ISIS members being transferred from Syria to Iraq will last four to six months.
Iraq’s Justice Minister Khalid Shwani has confirmed that the last batch of detainees belonging to the terrorist group ISIS will arrive today (Thursday) from a prison formerly run by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeastern Syria.
Shwani explained that terrorist detainees are held in high-security prisons in Baghdad, noting that although these people are classified as terrorists, they will not be transferred to prisons in the Kurdistan Region, such as Garmian or Susa prisons.
very dangerous person
He noted that among the arrivals were prominent leaders of the organization, including chiefs and individuals considered extremely dangerous, and strict security measures were in place.
He noted that Iraq has established a specialized judicial body to prepare case files and classify charges under anti-terrorism laws and Iraqi criminal law in preparation for referral to competent courts, as well as an internal security team to oversee the reception process and a technical team led by the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency to handle the investigation. He explained that the US-led international coalition fighting ISIS is responsible for carrying out and paying for the relocation operation.
Trial of non-Iraqis
Shwani said trials against non-Iraqis will be based on anti-terrorism laws, which criminalize membership in terrorist organizations, especially if it is proven that the non-Iraqi has committed a crime inside Iraq or targeted Iraqis. However, if these charges are not proven, arrangements will be made to repatriate the nationals to their home countries, noting that diplomatic communications are in place with several countries, including Turkey, which has shown a preliminary willingness to repatriate its nationals after completing legal procedures.
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command has confirmed that about 5,000 detainees have been transferred so far, while American reports put the total number of terrorists at 7,000.
The detainees are from more than 60 countries, and the majority are Syrian nationals.
The Iraqi Judicial Council’s National Center for Judicial Cooperation has confirmed that the investigation into ISIS elements being transferred from Syria to Iraq will continue for a period of four to six months.
