Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem Al-Araji, after the founding meeting of the Iraqi and international working groups, indicated that he is interested in implementing an international framework for the return of Iraqis from northeastern Syria and the elimination of the Syrian Al-Hol camp. that a statement was made during the meeting to start working together under the auspices of the Government of Iraq and the United Nations to put an end to this dangerous and sensitive affair.”

In a statement, he indicated that “as a result of the session, four Iraqi and international sub-groups were formed in the areas of child legal protection, adult safety and responsibility, rehabilitation, reintegration and transitional services.”

The al-Hol camp is located in the countryside of al-Hasakah province in northeastern Syria and shelters displaced people from lands occupied by the terrorist organization ISIS; It is controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). SDF formations also control a number of areas in the governorates of Aleppo, Al-Hasakah, Ar Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor. According to the latest statistics from the camp administration, over 57,000 people live in the Al-Hol camp, most of whom are families of members belonging to ISIS, including children, women and people of different nationalities.