Turkey’s attacks in North and East Syria, al-Hol camp, and the battle against ISIS

From the start of Turkey’s recent escalation of its attacks on NES, figures within the SDF and Global Coalition have emphasized how Turkish offensives derail the fight against ISIS, directly and indirectly. In a new explainer, RIC outlines the relationships between Turkey’s attacks on NES and the strength of ISIS in the region, drawing particular attention to the al-Hol camp within this.

Just a few days ago, ISIS cells all over the world recorded themselves swearing allegiance to their new leader. Meanwhile, Turkey is continuing to systematically bombard the primary force with a proven track record of defeating ISIS and its ideology: the SDF.