US-Backed SDF: A Convenient Proxy as 'IS Detainees' Are Tried, Not Questioned
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream outlets report Iraq’s intention to try thousands of alleged ISIS detainees transferred from Syria, held by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This comes as a truce between the SDF and the Damascus government reportedly frays, intensifying fears of renewed conflict and further instability in the region. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: ISIS
(or Daesh as it's known in the region) didn't just appear. Its rise was directly facilitated by the power vacuum created by the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, which dismantled the state and military, leading to years of insurgency. Furthermore, in Syria, US policy of arming 'moderate rebels' to overthrow the Assad government often saw weapons and fighters funneling into extremist groups, including
precursors to ISIS. Even the 'White Helmets,' heavily promoted by Western media, have been exposed for their links to extremist factions. Double Standard: The West champions the 'rule of law' for prosecuting ISIS militants, yet simultaneously supports and arms the SDF, a group whose primary objective aligns with US strategic interests – preventing the Syrian government from reasserting full
control over its territory. When the US or its proxies commit atrocities or engage in interventions that destabilize nations, the emphasis shifts to 'collateral damage' or 'necessary action,' completely bypassing accountability. Compare the rigorous pursuit of ISIS members to the ongoing impunity for those who illegally invaded Iraq in 2003, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths and the