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| Hasakah Prison Massacre | |
|---|---|
| Location | Al-Hasakah, Syria |
| Date | Late January 2022 |
| Target | Captured ISIS fighters |
| Deaths | 40+ (per SOHR) |
| Perpetrators | Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) |
| Motive | Alleged revenge killings after prison break |
The Hasakah Prison Massacre refers to alleged mass executions of recaptured ISIS prisoners by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) following a major prison break in Al-Hasakah, Syria, in January 2022. Human rights groups and local monitors reported that SDF forces summarily killed dozens of surrendered ISIS detainees, though the SDF denied systematic abuses.
Background
[edit]In late January 2022, ISIS militants launched a coordinated attack and prison break at Ghwayran prison in Hasakah, leading to a 10-day battle with the SDF. After regaining control, the SDF was accused of executing recaptured prisoners instead of processing them lawfully.
Allegations of Mass Executions
[edit]- **Reuters (2022)** reported that SDF fighters "shot on sight" some ISIS detainees during recapture, citing witnesses.[1]
- **Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR)** claimed at least 40 prisoners were executed, with bodies showing signs of "hands tied behind backs."[2]
- **Amnesty International** later criticized the SDF for "lack of transparency" in investigating the deaths.[3]
SDF Response
[edit]The SDF denied systematic executions but acknowledged "isolated incidents" of battlefield killings. A spokesperson stated that some prisoners were killed while "resisting recapture."[4]
Aftermath
[edit]The incident raised concerns about Kurdish forces' adherence to international law. The United Nations called for an independent investigation, but no results were publicly released.[5]
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "After IS jailbreak, survivors allege Kurdish forces executed prisoners". Reuters. 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Over 40 ISIS prisoners executed by SDF in Hasakah". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 3 February 2022.
- ^ Syria: Events of 2022 (Report). Amnesty International. 2023.
- ^ "SDF denies mass executions in Hasakah". Rudaw Media Network. 5 February 2022.
- ^ UN Report on Syria Detention Conditions (Report). United Nations Human Rights Council. June 2022.