Government Control of al-Hol Camp Exposes Ongoing Security and Humanitarian Failures

The recent capture of the al-Hol camp by Syria’s central government, after nearly a decade under Kurdish-led forces, marks more than just a change in control—it shines a harsh light on unresolved dangers that continue to fester at the heart of the Middle East crisis. Located near the Iraqi border, al-Hol houses thousands linked to the Islamic State (IS), many not charged with crimes but kept under de facto detention. This situation presents an ongoing threat not only to regional stability but also to American national security interests. How Safe Is America When Terrorist Affiliates Remain Detained Abroad? While UN...