Syria reports mass escape from camp for ISIL fighters’ relatives

A Syrian official confirmed mass escapes from the al-Hol camp, previously controlled by Kurdish-led forces, following their withdrawal in January. The camp, which housed relatives of suspected ISIL fighters, had over 138 breaches in its perimeter wall, leading to chaotic conditions. While the Syrian government disputes the camp’s population figures, they report relocating many residents to the Akhtarin camp in Aleppo, with thousands still unaccounted for, raising security and humanitarian concerns.

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