Uncertainty looms over the security and administration of al-Hol and al-Roj, the main detention facilities for Islamic State fighters in northeastern Syria, following Donald Trump's suspension of USAID funding. The move has left the camps vulnerable, with security personnel withdrawn and the long-term future of their operations in doubt.
Donald Trump 's recent actions have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the security and administration of al-Hol and al-Roj, the two primary detention facilities in northeastern Syria housing thousands of Islamic State fighters, according to Richard Barrett, the former counter-terrorism director of M16.
This state of limbo stems from two interconnected sources: the immediate halt in all USAID funding for 90 days by the US president, and the long-term ambiguity surrounding his commitment to maintaining a military presence in Syria. The ramifications of the funding suspension have been starkly evident. Following the abrupt cut to the camp's humanitarian and security operations, all security and administrative personnel were withdrawn from al-Hol and al-Roj for several days. However, it appears that a temporary funding solution has been implemented by diverting funds from the frozen US aid budget to the Global Coalition to Defeat Isis, a military alliance comprising dozens of nations, including the US. Despite this stopgap measure, Barrett raised serious concerns about the long-term sustainability of the situation. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), predominantly Kurdish militia groups responsible for guarding the IS fighters, are facing immense challenges. The SDF, already stretched thin due to combating other threats, are struggling to maintain adequate security and order within the detention camps with limited resources. Barrett warned that the current instability poses a significant risk of a resurgence of IS activity, potentially resulting in mass escapes and a renewed threat to regional security
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