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

By Jane Arraf
Published January 20, 2026 at 2:46 PM MST

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