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Chaos in Syria allows 120 Islamic State fighters to escape Shaddadi prison, sparking fears of a terror resurgence that could embolden affiliates worldwide.

The nightmare scenario for global security has unfolded in northeastern Syria, where over 100 hardened Islamic State fighters have vanished into the desert following a brazen prison break.
Amidst heavy fighting between Kurdish-led forces and Syrian government troops, the Shaddadi prison—a holding pen for some of the world’s most dangerous terrorists—was breached. The escape of approximately 120 inmates revitalizes a terror network that the world prematurely declared defeated, sending shockwaves from Damascus to Nairobi.
The breakout occurred during a chaotic handover of territory. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), under pressure, were withdrawing from strategic zones in Raqqa and Deir al-Zor, handing control to President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government forces. In the confusion, the prison’s perimeter was compromised.
The blame game began immediately:
For Kenyans, this news carries a grim familiarity. The specter of Kamiti Maximum Security Prison breaks and the resilience of Al-Shabaab cells in Lamu serve as reminders that detention is never a guarantee of safety. A resurrected ISIS in the Levant emboldens affiliates across Africa, from the Sahel to Mozambique.
Security analyst Dr. Hassan Khannenje warns, "When the core of ISIS breathes, its limbs in Africa twitch. We must heighten vigilance at our own borders."
This incident exposes the fatal flaw in relying on unstable non-state actors like the SDF to act as the world’s jailers. As Syria’s map is redrawn by blood and gunpowder, the released jihadists are the wildcards that could ignite the next global insurgency. The world looked away from Syria, and now, the consequences are loose.
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