Since Bahar al-Assad’s fall in Syria, ISIS has become more active, with attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces intensifying, particularly in the al-Hol region. This coincides with a rise in attempts by ISIS families to flee the al-Hol camp. Despite being occupied with responding to Turkish-backed militant attacks, the SDF assures that they are well-prepared to thwart escape attempts and enhance security around the camp.
VOA Kurdish: SDF secure and protect al-Hol Camp
- By Zana Omer
![FILE - Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces open a gate of the al-Hol detention camp in northeastern Syria's Hassakeh province, where tens of thousands of mostly women and children linked to the Islamic State group have been living, Jan. 30, 2025.](https://gdb.voanews.com/8fdd9e82-7ec5-4e0a-f501-08dd4a817620_w250_r1_s.jpg)