More than 5,700 suspected ISIS detainees were transferred from Syria to Iraq by the United States, while in other international developments, relatives of Venezuelan prisoners began a hunger strike and over 200,000 people rallied in Munich for regime change in Iran. These events, unfolding on February 15, 2026, and the days leading up to it, highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions and human rights concerns.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of the transfer of over 5,700 suspected ISIL (ISIS) detainees from Syria to Iraq. The 23-day mission, which began on January 21, involved the successful transportation of adult male ISIS fighters from detention facilities in Syria to Iraqi custody, according to a statement on X.
In Venezuela, relatives of political prisoners initiated a hunger strike to demand the release of the remaining 33 individuals held at Zona 7, following the release of 17 prisoners on Saturday. The Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners announced the hunger strike as a last resort, as politicians continue to debate an amnesty law for dissidents imprisoned under President Nicolas Maduro's rule, according to Euronews.
Meanwhile, in Munich, Germany, a massive demonstration took place in support of Reza Pahlavi and regime change in Iran. Between 200,000 and 250,000 people gathered, carrying pre-1979 Iranian flags and chanting slogans such as "Change, change, regime change," while global leaders met nearby at the Munich Security Conference. Pahlavi addressed the conference, urging leaders to increase pressure on Iran through sanctions and intervention, as reported by Euronews.
These events come amidst a complex global landscape. As Ahmed Najar, a Palestinian political analyst, noted in Al Jazeera, the Palestinian cause, while traditionally supported by the left, needs to broaden its reach to influence policy in spaces dominated by security thinking and conservative power.
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