Thousands flee Syria camp as families linked to Islamic State return home

Feb 20, 2026, 7:26 PM20

(Update: Feb 23, 2026, 1:00 AM)

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Thousands flee Syria camp as families linked to Islamic State return home

The al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria has largely emptied following the repatriation of hundreds of women and children connected to ISIS.
Recent weeks saw about 191 Iraqi citizens and 600 Syrians repatriated or transferred from the camp amidst ongoing conflicts.
Calls for international support in facilitating repatriation highlight the dire humanitarian crisis within the camp.

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