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IN PHOTOS: Repatriated families housed in Al-Amal Camp near Mosul in Iraq

Updated On: 14 July, 2025 02:07 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The camp houses Iraqi families repatriated from Syria’s Al-Hol camp, a facility that shelters tens of thousands, including relatives of suspected jihadists. (Pics/AFP)

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Upon their return, Iraqi authorities typically hold these families in Al-Amal for several weeks or even months. PIC/ AFP

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Upon their return, Iraqi authorities typically hold these families in Al-Amal for several weeks or even months. PIC/ AFP
During this time, they undergo what officials refer to as “psychological rehabilitation” as well as extensive security screenings

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During this time, they undergo what officials refer to as “psychological rehabilitation” as well as extensive security screenings

Meanwhile, clashes between local militias and clans in Syria's Sweida province have killed more than 30 people and injured nearly 100, and government forces were being sent to the area to restore order, authorities said

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Meanwhile, clashes between local militias and clans in Syria's Sweida province have killed more than 30 people and injured nearly 100, and government forces were being sent to the area to restore order, authorities said

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 37 people killed, including two children, in the clashes between armed groups from the Druze religious minority and Sunni Bedouin clans around the province

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The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 37 people killed, including two children, in the clashes between armed groups from the Druze religious minority and Sunni Bedouin clans around the province

The UK-based war monitor reported that military convoys were sent to the area to reinforce security checkpoints

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The UK-based war monitor reported that military convoys were sent to the area to reinforce security checkpoints

The observatory said the clashes had started after a series of kidnappings between both groups, which began when members of a Bedouin tribe in the area set up a checkpoint where they attacked and robbed a young Druze man

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The observatory said the clashes had started after a series of kidnappings between both groups, which began when members of a Bedouin tribe in the area set up a checkpoint where they attacked and robbed a young Druze man

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