Battle of al-Hasakah (2022)
The Battle of al-Hasakah, also known as the Al-Hasakah riot[7][8][9][10][11] is a current Islamic State attack and prison riot. IS are freeing their group's imprisoned fighters from al-Sina'a prison in the Ghuwayran area of al-Hasakah city. This city is under the control of the Kurdish Administration of northern Syria.[12][13][14]
Battle of al-Hasakah | |||||||
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Part of the Syrian civil war | |||||||
![]() Military situation following the attack on the prison (21 January 2022) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
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100+ (at the start of the attack) 150-200 (SDF estimate, 23 January) 800 escaped (according to IS) 500-600 (according to SOHR) | ||||||
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Per SOHR: ![]() 136 escapee prisoners re-arrested | ||||||
7 civilians killed 4000 civilians displaced[6] |
Battles previously occurred in al-Hasakah in 2015 and 2016.
References
- "Nearby Ghuwayran prison : International Coalition aircraft target ISIS prisoners and cells' hideouts". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
- "Death toll update Seven civilians among over 100 deaths in Ghuwayran prison and nearby neighbourhoods in 48 hours". SOHR. 22 January 222. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Amid strict siege on Ghuwayran prison ISIS members threaten to execute hostages". SOHR. 23 January 2022.
- "IS Says 200+ SDF Personnel Killed, Over 800 Prisoners Freed in Major Offensive in Hasakah". SITE Intelligence Group. 22 January 2022.
- "'Amaq Video Shows SDF Captives in IS Grip, Fighter Urges Local Muslims Shelter Prison Escapees". SITE Intelligence Group. 22 January 2022.
- "After the Ghweran prison operation, the fighting continues between ISIS and SDF". irfaasawtak.com.
- "Amid new riot by ISIS prisoners : International Coalition jets fly over "Ghuwayran " prison".
- "Recent development : SDF military forces open fire on Ghuwayran prison's gate, attempting to put an end to ISIS prisoners' riot".
- "North Press correspondent wounded in ISIS riot in Syria's Hasakah". January 21, 2022.
- "US calls for improved security in Syrian prisons after IS mutiny". January 23, 2022.
- Lebanon, William Christou (January 21, 2022). "Up to 25 killed as IS attempts to break out detainees from Syria jail". alaraby english.
- "Ghuwayran, largest prison of ISIS members : Death toll rises to more than 40 and dozens of prisoners flee". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 21 January 2022.
- "ISIS Fighters Freed After Syrian Prison Attacked". VICE World News.
- "Heavy fighting continues for 3rd day to stop ISIS prison break attempt in Syria". news.yahoo.com.
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