Turkey to gradually hand over Zilkan camp to Iraq, reactivate joint security committee
Iraq and Turkey have agreed to reactivate their joint security committee as Turkey begins the gradual handover of the Bashiqa-Zilkan camp to Iraqi authorities.
Iraq and Turkey have reached an agreement to reestablish their joint security committee as Turkey commences the phased transfer of the Bashiqa-Zilkan camp to Iraqi control. The Iraqi Armed Forces' commander-in-chief's office announced this development on Sunday evening, while Turkey affirmed its commitment to gradually transferring the Bashiqa–Zilkan camp to the Iraqi government.
The joint higher committee meeting reached consensus on three key points, based on understandings shared between the nations' leaders on September 23, 2026. Both countries agreed to continue efforts aimed at establishing complete Iraqi authority in Sinjar and eliminating armed groups' presence, acknowledging the Iraqi authorities' efforts in this regard.
Turkey will take the necessary steps to gradually hand over the Bashiqa–Zilkan camp to the Iraqi federal government. Additionally, both sides agreed to activate the joint security coordination committee, which will oversee the process in Sinjar, in line with prior agreements.
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