SDF says ‘compelled to withdraw’ from al-Hol camp

"Our forces were compelled to withdraw from Al-Hol Camp and redeploy in the vicinity of cities in northern Syria that are facing increasing risks and threats"

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Iraq to launch new anti-extremism program in Babil, Dhi Qar

The reintegration program will include returnees from the al-Hol camp in Syria, which houses persons suspected of affiliation with the Islamic State (ISIS).

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Iraq reports fewer than 4,000 nationals left in Syria ISIS detention camps

“The total number of Iraqis who were repatriated has exceeded 20,000 people, and the number of Iraqis remaining inside the camp is less than 4,000 people, a small number compared to previous figures,” Karim al-Nouri, undersecretary to the Iraqi migration and displaced ministry, told state media. 

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SDF arrests alleged senior ISIS leader in al-Hol camp

"The operation resulted in the arrest of the ISIS senior leader, Baha al-Maseeri, known as Abu Abdulrahman, an Iraqi national,” read a statement from the Kurdish-led force.

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US delegation hails Iraq for al-Hol closure efforts

“The American delegation commended the Iraqi government’s role in repatriating Iraqi families from the al-Hol camp, rehabilitating them, and reintegrating them into society,” the statement said. 

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Over 50 women, children leave Syria ISIS detention camp: NGO

Mounzer al-Sallal, CEO of the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) organization, told a press briefing that a group of 38 women and 16 children have been returned to their provinces across Syria – an operation dubbed “Hope Convoy 3” - from the al-Hol camp “under strict security supervision and humanitarian consideration.” 

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Iraq says closing Syria ISIS camp will enhance regional security

“Iraq is making significant efforts, in cooperation with the international community, to close the al-Hol camp in Syria and encourage countries to repatriate their nationals,” Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji said on X. “The dismantling and closure of al-Hol camp enhances international peace and security.” 

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Iraq, UN urge countries to repatriate nationals from Syria's al-Hol camp

Over the years, Iraq has repatriated 4,915 families, comprising 18,880 individuals from al-Hol camp, of which 3,407 families, comprising 12,557 individuals, have been returned to their original places of residence, according to President Abdul Latif Rashid.

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Iraq to hold international conference on al-Hol at UNGA

The conference intends to address the “extremely dangerous humanitarian, social, and security challenges it carries,” said Gabro.

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