Clash in Northeast Syria Exposes Dire Risks of U.S.-Backed Kurdish Prisons Holding ISIS Fighters

In the deserts of northeast Syria, where American foreign policy has long sought to contain the Islamic State threat through proxy forces, a new crisis is unfolding — one that powers the flames of instability directly threatening America's security.Syrian government troops clashed violently on Monday with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) around two key prisons holding nearly 9,000 Islamic State detainees. These prisons, under SDF control for years without trial or transparent oversight, have become tinderboxes of chaos and human rights concerns.Why Are Dangerous Prison Breaks Becoming Routine Here?The recent breakouts at Shaddadi prison amid the fighting highlight a critical...