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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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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