Syria takes a formal seat in the anti-ISIS coalition process

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The US-led anti-ISIS coalition reconvened in Riyadh with Syria’s foreign minister participating and with Syria described as taking a key role following the Jan. 30 Syrian government–SDF deal.
Syria takes a formal seat in the anti-ISIS coalition process
Why it matters
This shifts coalition coordination from primarily working through the SDF to direct engagement with Damascus on detainee transfers, camp drawdowns, and the future structure of the Defeat ISIS campaign in Syria. Operational planning now has a clearer counterpart for cross-border coordination with Iraq, which can change access, deconfliction, and custody arrangements for ISIS detainees. For governments and NGOs involved in camp repatriation and reintegration, the decision path tightens because the coalition is explicitly prioritizing “dignified reintegration” and safeguards tied to detainee movement.
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