Thousands transferred from Syria to Iraq face possible execution over alleged IS links, HRW says

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Dozens of countries have stalled repatriating their nationals as Baghdad prepares to prosecute alleged Islamic State members under its counterterrorism law Thousands of men and boys suspected of links to the Islamic State (IS) group are at risk of abuse and unfair prosecution in Iraq, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned. According to the group, nearly 5,700 men and boys from a range of countries are at risk of abuse, including imminent prosecution of adults in unfair trials, followed by the deat