The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq. It cites security concerns, but is the move enough to prevent ISIL from re-emerging in Syria?

In this episode: 

• Zeidon Alkinani, independent researcher on identity politics in Iraq and the Middle East
• Colin Clarke, executive director of The Soufan Center
• Sarah Sanbar, researcher in the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch

Host: James Bays

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