Syria begins to evacuate the Al Hol camp linked to ISIS
Syria has initiated the evacuation of the Al Hol camp, which is associated with ISIS, with plans to completely relocate its residents within a week.
The Syrian government has announced the beginning of the evacuation process for the Al Hol camp, notorious for housing individuals linked to ISIS. According to Fadi al Qassemas, a government-appointed official overseeing the situation at Al Hol, the camp will be entirely evacuated within one week. This decision comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding the management of camps that harbor former ISIS affiliates and their families.
The evacuation operations started today, as reported by an anonymous government source who emphasized that the Ministry of Emergency Situations and Disaster Management is actively working on relocating the camp's residents. The individuals will be moved to the Achtarin camp situated in the northern Aleppo province, which is expected to effectively manage the influx of evacuees.
This development raises questions about the future of former ISIS affiliates in Syria, as well as the implications for regional security and humanitarian responses. The decision to evacuate stems from a combination of pressing humanitarian needs and the ongoing efforts to stabilize the camp situation in war-affected areas of Syria. The efficiency and success of this operation will be closely monitored by international observers, given the complex backdrop of the Syrian conflict and the legacy of ISIS.