Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 20, 2026 at 09:47 AM

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Syrian government forces initiated a manhunt for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped from prison on January 20, 2026. The escape occurred in Syria amidst heavy fighting between the Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces. The fighting took place near prison facilities holding the ISIL prisoners. The search began hours after a ceasefire agreement was reached between the warring factions. The reason for the escape is attributed to the chaos and instability caused by the intense conflict.

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Syrian Government 70% Syrian Army 70% Kurdish-led fighters 70% Syria ×280% Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant 90%

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isil prisoners 100% syria 90% manhunt 80% fighting near jails 70% kurdish-led fighters 60% syrian government forces 60% prison escape 50% ceasefire 40%