Iraq steps up repatriations from Islamic State camp in Syria, hoping to reduce militant threats - New Delhi Times - India's Only International Newspaper

Iraq is stepping up repatriation of its citizens from a camp in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of people, mostly wives and children of Islamic State fighters but also supporters of the militant group. It’s a move that Baghdad hopes will reduce cross-border militant threats and eventually lead to shutting down the facility. After…

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