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Syria Evacuates Thousands from Al-Hol Camp Post-Capture

2/18/2026

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Syria has begun evacuating residents from the Al-Hol camp in Hasakeh after it was captured from Kurdish forces last month.
Thousands have left for unknown destinations.
The Al-Hol camp housed relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters.
Kurdish forces maintain control of the Roj camp, which holds about 2,200 people.
Australia has declined to assist these detainees who may face trials in Iraq.

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Syria has begun evacuating residents from the Al-Hol camp in Hasakeh after it was captured from Kurdish forces last month.
Thousands have left for unknown destinations.
The Al-Hol camp housed relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters.
Kurdish forces maintain control of the Roj camp, which holds about 2,200 people.
Australia has declined to assist these detainees who may face trials in Iraq.