Syrian army takes control of camp holding thousands linked to ISIL
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In January 2026, Syrian government forces took control of the Al-Hol camp in Hasakeh province, previously managed by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The camp houses approximately 24,000 people, primarily women and children with links to ISIL (ISIS). This transfer of control occurred after a four-day ceasefire between the Syrian army and the SDF, following two weeks of fighting that resulted in the SDF losing territory. The Syrian government, now the US's primary partner against ISIL, aims to integrate Kurdish fighters into the Syrian state. The US envoy to Syria stated that the SDF's role as the main anti-ISIL force has largely expired, as the Syrian government is prepared to assume security responsibilities.
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