Iraq introduced that it repatriated nearly 2,000 Syrian troopers who sought refuge as anti-regime forces ousted Bashar Assad earlier in December, the Joint Operations Command mentioned Thursday.
“In coordination with some parties on the Syrian side, 1,905 Syrian officers and members were returned and handed over legally to a protection force on the Syrian side at the al-Qaim border crossing,” the command added, in line with Iraq’s official news company INA.
The Iraqi military additionally mentioned the weapons that have been within the possession of these Syrian troopers could be handed over to the brand new Syrian authorities as quickly because it was fashioned.
The troops crossed the border into Iraq shortly earlier than Syrian anti-regime forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa seized the capital Damascus unopposed on Dec. 8 after a lightning advance that despatched Assad fleeing to Russia.
The Syrian General Command led by al-Sharaa has appointed a caretaker authorities, with Mohammad al-Bashir as prime minister until March.
The Iraqi navy mentioned the Syrian troops have been returned after writing pledges asking to be included in an amnesty issued by the brand new Syrian authorities.
“The Iraqi security forces call on the current Syrian authorities to take care of the officers and soldiers who have been returned, include them in the amnesty, and ensure their return to their honorable families who are waiting for them, in compliance with human rights standards and in a showing of good faith,” the assertion mentioned.
Source: www.dailysabah.com