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Kurdish forces withdraw from the notorious al-Hawl ISIS camp, sparking fears of a massive jailbreak and a resurgence of terror as the Syrian army advances.

A geopolitical nightmare is unfolding in north-east Syria. Kurdish-led forces (SDF) have announced their withdrawal from the al-Hawl detention camp, effectively leaving tens of thousands of ISIS-linked detainees in a security limbo.
The withdrawal is a direct consequence of the rapid advance of Syrian government forces, which has upended the fragile balance of power in the region. The SDF, feeling abandoned by the international community, stated they were "compelled" to redeploy their fighters to defend their cities, leaving the world's most dangerous prison camp vulnerable.
Al-Hawl is not just a camp; it is a breeding ground for extremism. It houses the wives and children of ISIS fighters, many of whom remain deeply radicalized. Security analysts have long warned that a jailbreak here would trigger "ISIS 2.0."
While Syria feels distant, the ripples of this vacuum will be felt globally. A resurgence of ISIS in the Levant emboldens affiliates everywhere, including in Somalia and Mozambique. For Kenya’s security apparatus, which is constantly vigilant against Al-Shabaab, the potential escape of hardened jihadists in Syria is a red flag.
As the Syrian army moves to fill the void, the world holds its breath. The guards have left the gates, and the monsters inside are waiting.
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