The ‘Humanitarian and Security’ operation launched by the Internal Security Forces to dismantle ISIS cells in Hol Camp in Hesekê Canton on 28 March, lasted 10 days. After the first phase of the operation was completed, the Anti-Terror Forces (YAT) continued to carry out special operations.

The operation was carried out in 8 sectors in the camp. In the first phase of the operation, a total of 125 ISIS members, including 20 leaders, were caught. In addition, within the scope of the operation, military equipment, phones, tablets and computers, as well as explosive devices were seized.

After the first phase of the ‘Humanitarian and Security’ operation ended, YAT units started special operations in the camp. As a result of the confessions of the captured ISIS mercenaries, dozens of operations have been carried out in the camp.

YAT units have carried out another operation in the camp early this morning and captured 6 ISIS members.

The security operations initiated by the Internal Security Forces in the camp are expected to continue. However, both the security forces in North and East Syria and the observers who follow the developments state that the operations alone are not enough to end the danger in the camp where thousands of Syrian, Iraqi and foreign nationals are staying.

The Internal Security Forces said that the first phase of the operation they carried out in the camp was successful, but that the ISIS mentality has yet to be defeated in the camp and children are especially subjected to the propaganda.

The Internal Security Forces drew attention to the fact that the danger in the camp will pose a threat to the whole world if a permanent security is not provided.