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Syria might close Roj Camp, last site holding ISIS-linked families, soon, officials say

The report comes after other reports have claimed that some 15,000 people left another large camp called Al-Hol. These are some of the 50,000 families of ISIS fighters who surrendered back in 2019.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Roj camp, where people believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants are held, near Derik, Syria February 16, 2026.

Syrian Public Security Forces drive through a crowd as they enter the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria on February 3, 2026, under an integration deal with Kurdish authorities.

Damascus reaches out to rival Kurdish factions amid eastern Syria transition - analysis

The changes on the ground are part of a January 30 deal between the Syrian Transitional Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Soldiers ride on a tank as Syrian government forces make their way to the city of Hasakeh in northeastern Syria on Tuesday.

As Syrian forces push northeast, Kurds mobilize against new jihadi assault

BEHIND THE LINES: As Syrian forces push into Kurdish regions, the Syrian Democratic Council calls for urgent global intervention to prevent a massacre.

JANUARY 24, 2026|ByJONATHAN SPYER

Soldiers of Syrian government forces stand by on a position 10 km away from the city of Hasakah in northeastern Syria on January 21, 2026.

Syria accuses Kurds of breaking truce in 'dangerous escalation,' tenuous peace deal threatened

The Syrian army said an attack took place as soldiers were securing a captured military base containing explosives, calling it a dangerous escalation.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

Russia to upgrade its naval, air bases in Syria

President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria.

JANUARY 15, 2017ByREUTERS

Israeli Arab leader applauds Assad regime advances in Aleppo

'Unification' of Aleppo, Syria is good for the region, Adel Amar says.

DECEMBER 18, 2016ByBEN LYNFIELD

Smoke rises near Bustan al-Qasr crossing point in a government controlled area, during clashes with rebels in Aleppo, Syria December 5, 2016

Analysis: The battle for Mosul and the rearrangement of the Middle East

As we survey the Middle East today, we see a region divided almost purely on sectarian lines.

NOVEMBER 23, 2016BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

AN ARAB MAN watches the battle for Mosul,

IDF says Syria fired missiles at its jets, but denies claim aircraft was downed

IDF issues rare response to foreign report, saying Syrian missile were nowhere near vicinity of Israeli aircraft.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016ByREUTERS, YAAKOV LAPPIN, NOAM AMIR/MAARIV

IAF fighter jet during the Red Flag joint exercise at Nellis air force base in Nevada

Russia says ready for Aleppo truce, with conditions

Around 590,000 people are now living in besieged areas of Syria, according to UN figures.

AUGUST 18, 2016ByREUTERS

Young Omran Daqneesh, bloodied and dazed, was pulled from the rubble in Aleppo.

12-year-old ISIS hostage escapes captors by slipping sleeping pills in their tea

The girl, along with her 17-year-old aunt had been held prisoner by members of the terrorist organization for four months before they managed to escape.

APRIL 23, 2016ByHANNAH BROAD