Hasakah

Hasakah is a city and province in northeastern Syria that has recently been the focus of significant geopolitical shifts. Previously under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian army has now deployed to Hasakah as part of a US-backed ceasefire agreement. This deployment follows the withdrawal of US troops from key military bases in the region, including al-Shaddadi and al-Tanf, with some forces redeploying to northern Iraq. The US has also been transferring ISIL detainees from Ghwayran prison in Hasakah province to Iraq. The al-Hol camp, located in the Hasakah region and housing relatives of suspected ISIL fighters, has experienced a significant population decrease due to mass escapes following the SDF's withdrawal. These events highlight the changing power dynamics in northeastern Syria, the ongoing efforts to manage ISIL detainees, and the humanitarian concerns surrounding the al-Hol camp.