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Journalists press Syrian envoy on ISIS detainees, alleged abuses and utilities in Kobani
Summary
In a press question-and-answer session after announcing a Hasakah integration understanding, the Syrian government representative blamed the SDF for reported ISIS escapes, said the government is working with international partners to regain control, and responded to allegations of abuse by saying the government has allowed UN access in past investigations and would investigate further.
After announcing the understanding on Hasakah, the Syrian government representative took questions from journalists on security and humanitarian concerns.
Journalists asked about reports that ISIS members had reportedly escaped from detention following SDF movements. The representative said: "That question should be put to the SDF, why they abandoned their positions, open the gates and ensure that ISIS members were let go." He added the government was "working with our allies to regain control of what has happened" and that Syria, as a member of the international coalition against ISIS, had experience…
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