‘Someone’s listening’: Fear and longing in Syria’s al-Hol detention camp

In Al-Hol camp, northeast Syria, Asma Mohammed, a mother of four from Mosul, Iraq, navigates a sandstorm with her young daughter, while vendors and residents cope with the harsh conditions. The camp, originally for Iraqi refugees, now houses 40,000 people, mainly women and children displaced by ISIL, with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces overseeing operations. Despite challenges, the camp continues to function amid ongoing struggles in the region.

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