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Hundreds of ISIS detainees escape from Syrian prison, causing regional alarm

Jan 20, 20265 sources

Summary

Hundreds of ISIS detainees have reportedly escaped from a prison in Syria, though the exact number is disputed. Syrian Kurdish forces fear these escaped fighters are approaching areas they control. Turkey has denied claims that it supported the Syrian army in releasing the prisoners.

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