Iraqi MP raises concerns over relocation of ISIS families from al-Hol camp
Khalil voiced his deepest concerns about the decision, noting that the passage of ISIS families, many of whom are implicated in the massacre of the Yezidis, through Sinjar is distressing for victims and survivors in the region.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – In a statement on Sunday, Mahma Khalil, a member of the Iraqi parliament, announced that the Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displaced will soon relocate 150 families of ISIS fighters from the al-Hol refugee camp in Syria to the al-Jada camp in southern Mosul. These families will pass through Sinjar as part of their journey to Mosul.
Khalil voiced his deepest concerns about the decision, noting that the passage of ISIS families, many of whom are implicated in the massacre of the Yezidis, through Sinjar is distressing for victims and survivors in the region. "The families monitored by the Ministry of Migration and Displaced are like bombs that can explode at any moment," Khalil remarked. He further criticized the move, suggesting that it appeared to punish the victims of ISIS while seemingly rewarding those connected to the atrocities.
The lawmaker also questioned the rationale behind the decision, asking whether the relocation of ISIS families is a standard procedure or a result of international pressure. As the situation unfolds, Khalil's concerns highlight the ongoing tension and challenges in addressing the aftermath of ISIS’s brutal occupation of Iraq and Syria.
