Swiss Jihadist Detainees Moved To Iraq

2026-02-18 02:08:07

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Three Swiss nationals who fought for the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group and were being held in northeastern Syria have been transferred to Iraq. Select your language

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Their relatives, including a Swiss woman and her young child, are still in a camp inside Syria. Given the situation, the Swiss nationals who have been transferred to Iraq will receive consular assistance wherever possible, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
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