US Transfers ISIS Detainees to Iraq: Conveniently Forgetting How They Got There
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports that Europeans are among 150 senior Islamic State group detainees transferred by the US military from Kurdish custody in Syria to Iraq. These are part of an estimated 7,000 jihadists to be moved as Kurdish-led forces cede territory, with Iraq’s premier now urging EU countries to repatriate their nationals. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In
2011, Western governments, including the US and its allies, openly backed 'moderate rebels' in Syria, a coalition that quickly became indistinguishable from al-Qaeda affiliates and later, ISIS. The Obama administration, for example, authorized millions in aid to anti-Assad forces, effectively fueling the rise of precisely these groups. General Michael Flynn (former DIA head) later confirmed the US
intelligence community knew ISIS would emerge from this policy, stating, 'I think it was a willful decision.' Double Standard: When nations like Syria or Iran contend with extremist groups operating within their borders, they are labeled 'state sponsors of terror.' Yet, when the US and European powers actively arm and finance proxies that morph into groups like ISIS, it's framed as 'supporting
democracy' or 'counter-terrorism.' The hypocrisy is glaring: the West creates the problem, then 'manages' the fallout, often at the expense of regional stability and sovereignty. Follow the Money: The military-industrial complex thrives on perpetual conflict. Contracts for weapons and support services to 'moderate rebels' in Syria, followed by contracts for 'counter-terrorism' operations against