Iraq says to begin repatriating Syrian troops who fled offensive
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 02:28 | 19 December 2024
- Modified Date: 02:29 | 19 December 2024
Iraq said it would begin repatriating on Thursday Syrian troops who fled a lightning offensive that precipitated the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.
"Today, the Iraqi authorities will start returning Syrian soldiers to their country after coordinating with the relevant Syrian authorities in this regard," interior ministry spokesman Miqdad Miri said.
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