Syrian government closes al-Hol camp after chaos and unrest

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete February 18, 2026 at 11:09 AM

Syrian government closes al-Hol camp after chaos and unrest

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In February 2026, the Syrian government began relocating families from the al-Hol camp, a facility known for housing individuals with suspected ties to ISIL fighters. The government announced the closure of al-Hol due to ongoing chaos and unrest. Families are being moved to a new, unnamed camp where the Syrian government claims conditions will be improved. The relocation effort is being undertaken by the Syrian government in response to the problematic conditions within al-Hol. Al Jazeera's Heidi Pett is reporting on the arrival of families at the new camp.

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Al Jazeera 50% Heidi Pett 60% Syria 70% ISIL 80% Syrian Government ×290% al-Hol camp ×295%

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