The Daily Is ISIS Back on the Rise?
Feb 3, 2022
In this discussion, Jane Arraf, the Baghdad bureau chief for The New York Times, provides a gripping account of a recent ISIS attack on a prison in northeastern Syria. She explores the chaotic siege and the implications of ISIS's resurgence after three years of dormancy. The conversation delves into the plight of incarcerated fighters and their families, especially the ethical concerns surrounding 700 imprisoned children. Arraf emphasizes the challenges of global responses to radicalization and the dire conditions within overcrowded detention facilities.
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Hasakah Prison Attack
- The largest ISIS attack since 2019 involved a prison break in Hasakah, Syria.
- Jane Arraf reported from the scene, witnessing explosions, armored vehicles, and bodies piled in the streets.
ISIS Remains a Threat
- ISIS, though territorially defeated in 2019, remains active through smaller attacks.
- These attacks, while less prominent, persist almost daily in Iraq, targeting tribal leaders and security forces.
Makeshift Prisons
- Following ISIS's territorial defeat, captured fighters and families were placed in makeshift prisons and camps.
- The Hasakah prison, a converted technical institute, became a temporary solution.