For almost a decade, thousands of displaced Syrians trapped in the Rukban camp struggled to survive without aid or medical care, largely forgotten by the outside world.
The existence of the Rukban community speaks to the complicated regional politics, the low-profile U.S. military role in Syria, and the possibility of dramatic transformation in conflicts.
When Jordan sealed its border in 2016 after an ISIS attack, most Syrian civilians were trapped, unable to move through routes controlled by the regime.
With the fall of the Syrian regime this month, the more than 7,000 camp residents are finally free to leave after years of deprivation.
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