SDF says Damascus seeking to ‘evade responsibility’ for al-Hol ISIS escapes

"The events were preceded by direct attacks and military mobilizations by factions affiliated with Damascus toward the camp, with clashes reaching its perimeter, coinciding with coordinated movements inside the camp by families of ISIS elements aimed at stirring chaos," the Kurdish-led forces said in a statement.

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Iraq prepares rehabilitation plan for al-Hol families 

Syrian authorities have now emptied the camp and closed it off, an official from al-Hol said on Sunday.

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Syria begins evacuating ISIS detention camp in Rojava: Sources

Fadi al-Qassem, the manager of al-Hol’s affairs, told AFP that “we carried out an evaluation of the camp’s needs and found the camp lacks the basic conditions for habitation, so we made an urgent decision.” 

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Fears mount over escape of ISIS families from another Rojava camp after al-Hol events

With the notorious al-Hol camp in the hands of the Syrian government, fears are mounting over the escape of ISIS-linked families from the smaller Roj camp once Damascus takes control of the facility.

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Iraq ‘keen’ to rehabilitate, integrate al-Hol ISIS camp returnees: Top official

“The Iraqi experience has proven that true security is not built by force alone, but rather by thought, justice, equal opportunities, and social integration," said Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji.

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Amnesty urges Syria, Rojava to preserve ISIS evidence 

The release of the ISIS suspects from facilities previously held by the SDF has raised concerns of a potential reorganization of the terror group.

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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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