Syrian Families Released from Camp Face Challenges at Home

SARRIN, SYRIA - Many displaced residents of the Syrian town of Sarrin are returning to their homes after spending years in al-Hol camp, which hosts thousands of people who lived under Islamic State (IS) rule.

More than two years after the military defeat of the terror group, many face major economic and social hardships. Sorry, but your browser cannot support embedded video of this type, you can download this video to view it offline. Um Fatima is one of those who have recently returned to Sarrin after the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to release her from al-Hol. She says life after displacement has been similarly difficult. “If my situation continues like this, I will have no choice but to leave the entire country,” said Um Fatima, who lost three of her children during the war on IS.