Syria: 450 French linked to ISIS are held by Kurds

This sharp increase is linked to the release in late March of Baghouz, the last jihadist stronghold in northeastern Syria.
Their number still fluctuated around 100-150 at the end of January. Four months later, the number of French nationals linked to ISIS held by the Kurds or held in refugee camps in northeastern Syria tripled, announces the Quai d'Orsay.
"In the northeastern area of Syria, it is estimated that there are about 400 to 450 French, some in camps, other prisoners, including children," said Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday. a hearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly.
This sharp increase is undoubtedly linked to the release in late March of the city of Baghouz, the last stronghold of the Islamic State in the eastern region. At least 5000 men, women and children have fled this jihadist retreat in late February. "While thousands of foreigners are fleeing the caliphate in ruins, the burden that is already too heavy for us becomes even heavier," said Moustafa Bali, spokesman for Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters, including fighters. Kurds backed by the United States.....