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Escape attempts from the largest detention camp in northeast Syria, Al Hol, have increased this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 24, 2025

After about a month, she and Nijaz were finally released from the detention camp in December 1992.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2025

Bliss, the U.S. is constructing a new 5,000-bed immigrant detention camp.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2025

After being held in a US detention camp for a few days, Fallou was eventually given leave to remain as an asylum seeker.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2024

"Did they run away from that detention camp in the South?" broke in Fred.

From The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields by Stratemeyer, Edward




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