Summary
The Syrian government has taken control of the Al-Hol camp, which houses thousands linked to ISIL, after Kurdish forces withdrew. This change happened during a ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The camp's transfer comes after recent fighting between the army and the SDF.
Key Facts
- Syrian government forces entered the Al-Hol camp on Wednesday after Kurdish forces withdrew.
- The camp, located in Hasakeh province, holds around 24,000 people mostly linked to ISIL.
- The control transfer happened during a ceasefire between the Syrian government and SDF.
- Fighting between the Syrian army and SDF lasted two weeks before a truce was declared.
- The SDF played a significant role in defeating ISIL with the help of a U.S.-led coalition.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria now plans to integrate Kurdish fighters into the state.
- Al-Hol is the largest ISIL-linked camp, originally set up by Kurdish forces.
- The Syrian Interior Ministry reported 120 ISIL members escaped from Shaddadi prison in Hasakeh province.
