WASHINGTON, 29 July 2025 — The United States government has repatriated a U.S. citizen minor from a displaced persons camp in northeast Syria, returning the child to their family. This marks a significant step in efforts to protect vulnerable children affected by the aftermath of ISIS activity in the region.
The child, who had lived entirely within the confines of the camp, was brought home through the combined efforts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Defense. Officials described the operation as a coordinated interagency initiative aimed at offering the young citizen a future free from the dangers and influence of ISIS terrorism.
According to U.S. authorities, nearly 30,000 people from more than 70 countries remain in two large displaced persons camps in northeast Syria. Most of those affected are children under the age of 12, many of whom have lived their entire lives in these restricted and often unsafe conditions.
In a statement, officials stressed that repatriation, rehabilitation and reintegration of nationals is the only long-term solution to the ongoing humanitarian and security crisis in the camps. Countries whose citizens are detained in these camps or in detention centres—including former ISIS fighters—must take responsibility for their nationals rather than relying on others to address the issue.
The United States also acknowledged the crucial support of local partners in Syria, specifically the Syrian Democratic Forces, whose cooperation made the repatriation possible. Officials thanked them for their commitment to the lasting defeat of ISIS and their role in enabling humanitarian assistance.
The repatriation underscores America’s broader message to the international community: responsibility must be shared and action must be taken to safeguard the lives of vulnerable individuals in northeast Syria.
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