Syria joining anti-IS coalition ‘marks a new chapter’ in global security, US envoy says
- Syria's participation in the anti-ISIS coalition meeting in Riyadh is seen as a pivotal moment for global security, according to U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.
- The coalition has welcomed Syria as its 90th member, marking Syria's formal inclusion after its participation began in November 2025.
- The meeting discussed key priorities, including the transfer of IS detainees to Iraq and the repatriation of families linked to IS.
- The U.S. military began transferring IS detainees to Iraq last month following conflicts involving Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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Syria joining anti-IS coalition ‘marks a new chapter’ in global security, U.S. envoy says
The U.S.-led international coalition to fight the Islamic State group has welcomed Syria in the fight against the extremists, saying that the priorities include the swift transfer of IS detainees to Iraq and third-country repatriation of families linked to IS held in two camps in Syria.
Syria joins anti-Islamic State coalition meeting as territory transition with SDF continues
Syria’s foreign minister joined a US-led anti-Islamic State coalition meeting in Riyadh on February 9, signaling deeper coordination after Damascus joined the coalition in November. The meeting followed a January 29 agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces enabling government deployments into northeastern Syria. Coalition members praised the deal and discussed transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq. As Syria…
Syria joining anti-IS coalition 'marks a new chapter' in global security, US envoy says
The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group has welcomed Syria as its 90th member. Representatives from Syria — which officially joined the global coalition in November — attended a meeting on Monday in Saudi Arabia.
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