U.S. Has Moved 2 British ISIS Militants Out Of Kurdish Custody

U.S. Has Moved 2 British ISIS Militants Out Of Kurdish Custody

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The transcript discusses a detention center in Syria where men believed to be part of an ISIS group that executed Western hostages, including James Foley, were held. These militants, known as 'The Beatles' for their British accents, used the executions as propaganda. The narrative shifts to Turkey's offensive in northern Syria following the US's decision to withdraw support for Syrian Kurds. President Trump announced the relocation of some prisoners to prevent their escape during Turkey's invasion. The two Beatles were in the custody of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led group targeted by Turkey. The US moved some of the most dangerous militants to an undisclosed location, reportedly in Iraq.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname was given to the group responsible for beheading Western hostages due to their accents?

The Who

The Eagles

The Rolling Stones

The Beatles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Turkey take in northern Syria following a US decision?

Withdrew its troops

Launched an offensive

Signed a peace treaty

Increased trade relations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump say the US moved some prisoners during Turkey's invasion?

To negotiate with Turkey

To prevent their escape

To release them

To protect them from ISIS

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who had custody of the two 'Beatles' before they were moved?

The US military

The Syrian Democratic Forces

The United Nations

The Syrian government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the dangerous militants reportedly relocated?

Iraq

Turkey

Jordan

Lebanon