SDF warns ISIS cells seeking to exploit tensions to target prisons in NE Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Thursday that Islamic State (ISIS) cells are attempting to exploit the Syrian transitional government’s escalation against areas of northeastern Syria to carry out attacks targeting prisons holding ISIS members.
In a statement published on its official website, the SDF said “In light of the security situation imposed by the attacks of Damascus factions, and the accompanying military buildups and ongoing threats against areas of North and East Syria, ISIS terrorist cells are attempting to exploit this escalation to launch attacks targeting prisons holding their members.”
The SDF said its forces are on full alert and have taken all necessary measures to ensure the security of the prisons and prevent any security breaches, stressing that the facilities are currently safe and under full control.
The statement warned that “the continuation of this situation, and the accompanying military escalation, could lead to general instability, posing a real threat to the security of prisons holding ISIS members and threatening to return the region to square one after years of sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.”