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One Thing: What Should Happen to the Detained Children of ISIS?
Jun 16, 2024
CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Clarissa Ward, discusses the dire conditions of ISIS detainees in Syria, focusing on the challenges and risks faced by women and children in detention camps. The episode explores repatriation hurdles, de-radicalization efforts, and the dilemma of managing the largest concentration of ISIS fighters in the world.
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- Detained ISIS families face dire conditions in camps without proper de-radicalization measures.
- Repatriation of ISIS members poses a complex challenge due to legal constraints and security risks.
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Detention Centers in Syria
Around 50,000 ISIS followers and their families are held in detention centers in northeastern Syria under the control of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces. One notable camp, Al-Hawl, houses over 40,000 individuals, including 6,700 foreign nationals, leading to a challenging and potentially radicalized environment. Despite dire conditions with minimal amenities and concerns over violent tendencies observed, the lack of de-radicalization measures poses security risks.
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