Last month, the relatives of fighters from the terrorist group 'Islamic State' fled en masse from the Holas camp in northeastern Syria after Kurdish forces withdrew, as confirmed by Syrian Interior Ministry spokesperson Nuredin al Baba. He stated that upon the arrival of their armed forces, there were reports of collective escapes due to the chaotic opening of the camp. This incident raises significant concerns regarding the safety and security of the individuals previously detained there.

The Holas camp was the largest camp for the relatives of terrorists and had been under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) until recently. Just last month, the Syrian government's military pushed the Kurdish armed groups out of vast northern territories, bringing into question the fate of captured 'Islamic State' fighters and their families. Following the SDF's withdrawal from the camp on January 20, government security forces took control mere hours later, indicating a shift in power dynamics in the region.

The SDF's withdrawal was described as sudden, lacking coordination, and without prior notification to Syrian authorities or international stakeholders. This has raised alarms about the implications for regional security and the potential resurgence of ISIS elements that may exploit such gaps in control. The situation reflects the broader challenges of governance and security in northeastern Syria, where competing factions vie for influence amidst the ongoing civil conflict.