Why it matters:
Transferring prisoners allows Iranian nationals to serve their sentences in Iran's legal and social systems, potentially improving rehabilitation and psychological well-being through familial proximity.
The big picture:
As part of the implementation of the prisoner swap deal between Iran and Iraq, 20 Iranian prisoners in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, including 16 men and 4 women, were returned to Iran on March 27, 2025, to continue serving their sentences.
What he's saying:
Following legal procedures, 23 Iranian detainees were transferred from Sulaymaniyah prisons, according to Iran's Deputy Minister of Justice for Human Rights and International Affairs, Askar Jalalian, on Saturday. Jalalian also noted that 180 Iranian prisoners in various countries have been returned to Iran in the past month under prisoner transfer agreements to complete their sentences.
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