In a joint operation, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have captured a senior ISIS figure accused of aiding escaped militants. Khaled Ahmed al-Dandal, an alleged ISIS facilitator, was apprehended in the early hours of September 1st.
This follows the escape of five foreign ISIS fighters from a detention facility in Raqqa, Syria, on August 29th. Two of the escapees have since been recaptured, but the search continues for the remaining three.
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The operation underscores the ongoing threat posed by ISIS, whose goal remains to free their imprisoned members and stage a resurgence. CENTCOM and SDF are committed to preventing further escapes and ensuring the lasting defeat of the terrorist group.
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“Over 9,000 ISIS detainees remain in over 20 SDF detention facilities in Syria, a literal and figurative ‘ISIS Army’ in detention. If a large number of these ISIS fighters escaped, it would pose an extreme danger to the region and beyond. We will continue to work with the international community to repatriate these ISIS fighters to their countries of origin for final adjudication,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command.
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