Iraq Warns of Strikes Near Prison Housing IS Detainees

Iraq warns of strikes near prison housing IS detainees

Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing Islamic State group suspects recently brought from Syria. In February, the United States completed the transfer of 5,700 IS detainees from Syria to Iraq. They have been held since in Baghdad's al-Karkh prison, once a US Army detention centre known as Camp Cropper, which is part of Baghdad airport's complex. Justice ministry spokespe…

Strikes near Baghdad airport could threaten security of prison housing dangerous terrorists: Justice Ministry

Authorities say airport, Al-Karkh prison subjected to repeated attacks in recent days - Anadolu Ajansı

Iraq warns of strikes near prison housing Daesh detainees

BAGHDAD (AFP) : Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing Daesh group suspects recently brought from Syria. In February, the United States completed the transfer of 5,700 Daesh detainees from Syria to Iraq.They have been held since in Baghdad’s Al-Karkh prison, once a US Army detention center known as Camp Cropper, which is part of Baghdad airport’s complex. Justice ministr…