During the conflict in Syria, al-Hawl was seized by Islamic State forces, becoming one of the major IS strongholds in North and East Syria. On 13 November 2015, al-Hawl was liberated by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). It is currently the home of a large camp where ISIS members and their families are being held.
Translation: Administrative Divisions Law
In preparation for the forthcoming municipal elections in NES, planned for 11th of June [now postponed to 8 August, 2024], the DAANES passed a new law defining the administrative divisions of the NES region. This follows the DAANES’ publication of the new Social Contract in December 2023.
