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133 Escape Al-Hol Camp Amid Syrian Security Breach

2/26/2026

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  • The Syrian government reported a security breach at Al-Hol camp, with more than 133 residents escaping after it took control on January 21, 2026.
  • Al-Hol camp, which housed about 23,500 residents, primarily women and children, has begun transferring people to safer locations, including the Akhtarin camp in Aleppo.
  • The Syrian Foreign Ministry is engaging with other countries on repatriating foreign nationals linked to the Islamic State.