Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, expressed concerns about the shift in focus away from guarding ISIS detainees, stating that their forces must now prioritize frontline confrontations against Turkey-backed militants. He emphasized that this strategy creates an opportunity for ISIS to regroup and exploit the situation. The danger is compounded by the increasing political instability in Syria and the ongoing conflict that diverts attention and resources from combating terrorism.
The commander highlighted the dangerous implications of this shift, stating, "In recent days, as the dynamics have changed suddenly, we find ourselves rapidly reallocating our limited resources from the crucial task of managing ISIS detainees to defending our territories against more immediate threats. This is precisely the environment where ISIS can find support and re-emerge, which we fear may happen if the situation continues to evolve in this troubling direction."
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