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The SDF says it has lost control of a prison holding thousands of Islamic State (IS) fighters in the town of

SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes — The SDF says it has lost control of a prison holding thousands of Islamic State (IS) fighters in the town of Al-Shaddadah after the prison came under attack from armed groups. A vi

Published January 19, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes.

The SDF says it has lost control of a prison holding thousands of Islamic State (IS) fighters in the town of Al-Shaddadah after the prison came under attack from armed groups. A video released by the SDF appears to show dozens of IS militants escaping the prison. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/19/kurdish-led-forces-clashes-syrian-army-prison-holding-is-inmates ( The Guardian )] [https://hawarnews.com/en/sdf-shaddadi-prison-out-of-control (ANHA)] [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/kurdish-led-force-says-armed-group-attacks-syria-prison-holding-thousands-2026-01-19/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-19).