Iraqi official urges Australia to take back alleged IS fighters during meeting with ambassador

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporterMarch 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Iraqi official urges Australia to take back alleged IS fighters during meeting with ambassador

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Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassim al-Araji has urged Australia to repatriate its citizens being held in Iraq as suspected Islamic State fighters. Al-Araji raised the issue with Australian Ambassador Glenn Miles in Baghdad last week, stating that foreign detainees should be returned to their home countries. The request comes shortly after the detainees were transferred out of Syria. Al-Araji's statement, posted on X, highlights Iraq's position that countries should take responsibility for their citizens accused of IS affiliation, despite regional instability.

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Iran 30% Syria 40% Baghdad 50% Glenn Miles 70% Islamic State 70% Australia ×280% Qassim al-Araji ×290% Iraq ×390%

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repatriation 90% is fighters 80% iraq 70% foreign detainees 70% australia 70% islamic state 60% national security 50% prisoners 50% instability 40%

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