Rising Threat of ISIS in Syria: Inside the Detainee Crisis

Tue Oct 28 2025 17:22:09 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

As ISIS regrouping in Syria escalates, we reveal the plight of detainees in Kurdish-controlled prisons and the stories of families connected to the conflict. Witness the harsh conditions these suspected militants endure amid rising attacks from the group.

In northeastern Syria, tensions rise as Kurdish officials report an increase in attacks by Islamic State (IS) remnants. Meanwhile, thousands of detainees suspected of IS affiliation face indefinite imprisonment under dire conditions. Accounts from the families of those involved shed light on the human aspect of this enduring conflict, highlighting the need for urgent attention.

In the complex mosaic of the new Syria, the battle against the group calling itself Islamic State (IS) continues in the Kurdish-controlled north-east. Despite the conflict fading from global headlines, Kurdish counter-terrorism officials warn that IS cells are regrouping and increasing their attacks. Walid Abdul-Basit Sheikh Mousa, a young fighter with a passion for motorbikes, lost his life while combating IS in February, igniting the grief of his family.

The Kurdish forces claim a significant rise in IS activities, citing a ten-fold increase in attacks. This resurgence highlights not only a security threat but also the grim conditions faced by around 8,000 suspected IS fighters currently held in prisons like al-Sina, where inmates live under harsh realities, battling illnesses without proper medical care.

Furthermore, the families of these detainees endure their own hardships, many residing in makeshift camps like Roj. With citizens stripped of their rights and living in despair, the situation calls for urgent global attention and intervention. The future of these individuals raises concerns about a new generation growing up amid this conflict, embodying the ideologies and legacies of a faction that has long troubled the region.