More migrants fleeing from ISIS-occupied areas in Nineweh province of Iraq and atrocity in various regions across Syria are sheltered in the al-Hawl Camp in Rojava on daily basis.

Iraqi migrants are crossing into the safe zones in Rojava through the Rajm Slebi border crossing and various points on Iraqi-Rojava border. The al-Hawl Camp has now exceeded its capacity with the arrival of latest groups of migrants.

Cizîr Canton's al-Hawl Camp Management pointed out an increasingly ongoing flow of migrants to the camp, noting that they are receiving no aid or support from international organizations.

The camp has been enlarged with efforts of the Rojava Aid Organization and the Cizîr Canton, and a fourth section has been prepared and made ready for service for the new arriving migrants, providing space for 250 more families. Still, this section will also fall short of the need should more people fleeing Iraq seek shelter in Rojava.

Residents of the al-Hawl Camp spoke to ANF regarding their conditions.

“WE HAVE NO PROBLEMS, WE ARE GRATEFUL”

Husam Ehmed who comes from the Mosul city in the Nineweh province of Iraq recalled that they had to leave home due to the repression of ISIS gangs, and were happy to come to Hesêke.

Ehmed said: "We are being treated well here. There is a normal life going on. We are not having problems with anyone. Asayish provides us security, for which we are grateful. There is also buying and selling at a level of commerce taking place in the camp. We are happy to be safe here."

"EVERYTHING IS BANNED IN MOSUL"

Another Mosul resident, who is doing trade in al-Hawl camp, stated that they can find all their daily needs in the camp from food to clothing, and voiced happiness over the treatment of Hesêke people and asayish towards the migrants. He said there are some difficulties in the camp but they are safe.

Comparing their current situation with that in Mosul, the migrant said: "It was banned to buy or sell, and to go out and walk freely in Mosul. Even our clothing depended on the conditions they were imposing on us. Everything was limited in markets. Thank God, this is the kind of place we want and need. We are in good health, we are safe and we face no pressures. We are glad of everything. In the market here we have everything from food to clothing."

"WE ARE FACING NO RESTRICTIONS"

Hesen Salih Ehmed from al-Baaj district of Mosul also stated that they are safe in the camp where he is serving as a driver. Ehmed pointed out that the camp management is helping them with their needs, saying they are grateful for this helpfulness. He added that they are not facing any restrictions in the camp, and they are allowed to drive cars with Iraqi or Syrian plates.