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Fighting between Syrian Kurds and state forces leaves huge ISIS camp unguarded

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By Jane Arraf

Published January 20, 2026 at 11:46 AM HST

Security at the biggest ISIS detention camp in Syria has collapsed as Syrian Kurds withdraw to face advancing government forces.

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Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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