The Most dangerous refugee camp at the world

Al-Hol Camp in northeastern Syria is often described as one of the most dangerous refugee camps in the world. Initially established in 1991 to house Iraqi refugees, the camp expanded significantly during the Syrian Civil War and especially after the fall of ISIS’s last stronghold in 2019. Today, it houses over 50,000 people, including a large number of women and children affiliated with former ISIS members, along with refugees and displaced people.

The camp is plagued by violence, radicalization, and humanitarian crises. Within its confines, extremist factions reportedly continue to exert influence, maintaining loyalty to ISIS ideology and recruiting new followers, even among children. This environment makes the camp particularly dangerous, as those who wish to leave the extremist lifestyle often face intimidation or violence. Security forces struggle to maintain control, and incidents of murder, assault, and smuggling are frequent.