President Trump's executive order halts foreign aid, impacting U.S. support for security forces overseeing Al Hol camp, which houses thousands of ISIS members. The freeze, justified by the administration as a measure against waste, threatens vital operations intended to prevent an ISIS resurgence amid ongoing regional instability. Syrian leaders are struggling for control after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, raising concerns about the security of imprisoned ISIS fighters. Local officials stress the importance of continued American cooperation as they manage the precarious situation with ISIS remnants still posing threats in the region.
President Trump's executive order to halt foreign aid threatens to freeze critical U.S. support for security forces managing Al Hol camp, home to ISIS members.
The funding freeze, set for 90 days, is intended to prevent waste, but it risks operations crucial for avoiding an ISIS resurgence.
Jihan Hanan, camp director, emphasized the security threat posed by ISIS fighters still retained in their prisons, urging continued support from the U.S.
The Syrian Democratic Forces, critical allies, face challenges as they manage a precarious situation in a region teetering on chaos post-Assad's ousting.
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