CENTCOM chief believes Syria is 'breeding ground' for next generation of ISIS

The al-Hol camp conditions present a ripe ground for ISIS to spread its ideology and convert followers, but CENTCOM has found that refugees have so far rejected ISIS. .

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"The SDF mission to clear ISIS from the camp continues: This is a critical, wide-ranging operation which will make the camp safer for all residents," Kurilla said following his visit. "We’ve already seen ISIS members holding women and girls enslaved in chains inside the camp, torturing camp residents, and seeking to spread their vile ideology."

"Most of the residents seek to escape ISIS, but ISIS sees the camp as a captive audience for its message and recruitment efforts," he continued. "It is therefore urgent that we repatriate residents back to their countries of origin and rehabilitate them if needed."