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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 8:01 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Since the fall of Assad, western capitals have been voicing concern about the risk of ISIS militants exploiting the political vacuum in Syria. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle reports. Thousands of former militants are currently being detained in prisons and camps controlled by the Kurds.

The article from MSN discusses the long-standing warnings issued by Kurdish leaders regarding the threats posed by ISIS, which were largely ignored by the international community. Kurdish officials had repeatedly highlighted the dangers of ISIS, especially in the years leading up to the group's significant territorial gains in 2014. Despite these alerts, the response from global powers was slow and inadequate, allowing ISIS to grow in strength and capture large swathes of land in Iraq and Syria. The piece reflects on how the lack of attention to these warnings contributed to the rise of ISIS, leading to severe consequences for the region, including the displacement of millions and numerous atrocities. It also touches on the ongoing challenges faced by the Kurds in their fight against terrorism and their calls for more robust international support.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/kurdish-leaders-warnings-went-unheeded-for-years-and-years/vi-AA1vLlRa ]

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