US transfers ISIL detainees to Iraq as northeast Syria base draws down
Iraq launches investigations into ISIL detainees from Syria with 7,000 expected to arrive in total.

Iraq launches investigations into ISIL detainees from Syria with 7,000 expected to arrive in total.









Exchange of barbs comes a day after the Syrian government extended the ceasefire with the SDF by 15 days.
The US interest has long lied in a unified Syria.
Soldiers assume control of al-Aqtan prison, as SDF fighters withdraw from the northeastern city under a ceasefire deal.
SDF chief Abdi urged US-led coalition to ‘bear responsibilities’ for securing facilities coming under gov’t control.
Analysts believe overtures from the Syrian government to the Kurdish minority have come a little late.
Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end.

Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing a new ceasefire.

Syrian army takes control of areas formerly under control of Kurdish-led forces.
Syria’s Interior Ministry says 81 of some 120 ISIL detainees who had escaped from a prison have been recaptured.