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Fighting between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led militias in eastern Syria precipitated a major security breach at the Al-Shaddadi prison, allowing an estimated 1,500 ISIS fighters to escape. Syrian forces subsequently took control of the facility and launched a manhunt for the fugitives. This incident occurred as the Syrian military advanced on areas previously held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), who had been guarding the prison and other detention sites with U.S. support. The SDF's loss of control raised immediate concerns over the management of thousands of remaining ISIS detainees, a situation further complicated by reports of the SDF releasing dozens of fighters and a separate escape from the Al-Hol camp, which Syrian authorities blamed on the Kurdish forces.
The United States, alongside allies including the United Kingdom and France, conducted large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against dozens of ISIS targets across Syria. This military action was a direct response to an ISIS ambush that killed three American troops. Concurrently, a major security operation began to transfer up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Kurdish-run prisons in northeastern Syria to facilities in Iraq. This transfer was initiated due to pressure from advancing Syrian government troops and fears of mass prison breaks. Iraq accepted custody of these detainees, announcing it would begin legal proceedings, and separately confirmed the complete withdrawal of the international military coalition from its territory. Internationally, a foiled ISIS-directed plot against the Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan was reported, and U.S. forces conducted strikes targeting terrorist groups in Somalia and Syria.
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The Syrian army entered the al-Hol camp in Hasakah province, which houses families of Islamic State militants, and declared the area a closed security zone. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they were compelled to withdraw from the camp. Syrian authorities accused the SDF of deliberately releasing dozens of ISIS detainees from a prison in Hasakah, calling it a serious security breach. The U.S. envoy to Syria said the SDF's role in fighting ISIS has largely expired as the Syrian government assumes control.
American forces carried out a major attack against the Islamic State in Syria. The French military has confirmed it conducted strikes alongside the United Kingdom as part of the operation.
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Jan 30 — Jan 27
The US begins moving thousands of ISIS detainees from Syria to IraqThe US military has started transferring thousands of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq. The operation involves moving up to 7,000 people. This transfer comes as fighting in Syria has threatened the security of detention centers. The US has also launched large-scale retaliatory strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria after an ambush that killed three Americans. At the same time, the US is weighing a complete military withdrawal from Syria. US officials have stated that the anti-ISIS mission with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has 'largely expired.'
Jan 28 — Jan 21
US transfers Daesh prisoners from Syria to Iraq after reported jailbreakThe US military has begun transferring Daesh (also known as ISIS) detainees from Syria to Iraq. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the transfer of the first 150 prisoners. This move comes after reports of a major prison break in Syria. Syrian authorities said 120 Daesh detainees escaped, while a Kurdish news website reported the number was as high as 1,500. In response to the situation, Iraq has warned of imminent security threats.