""I'm struggling a lot. I'm really scared for my situation, for my son's situation as well. I'm just very desperate to get out of here." Hoda Muthana, one of three American women in the camp, highlights the dire conditions and her fears."
"The camp is located in one of the last parts of Kurdish-held territory in Syria, where the issue of ISIS families has become increasingly pressing amid a resurgence of the militant group."
"In 2014, ISIS took over large parts of Iraq and Syria, attracting over 50,000 foreigners to its declared caliphate, leading to a complex situation for families now detained."
Roj Camp in Syria, home to many ISIS families, is experiencing a humanitarian crisis as children make up the majority of residents. The camp is located in Kurdish-held territory, which has seen a resurgence of ISIS due to a security vacuum following the withdrawal of U.S. forces. Hoda Muthana, an American woman detained there, expresses desperation for her and her son's situation. The camp's main facility, al-Hol, was shut down amid ongoing conflict between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters.
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