Jihan Hanan
Jihan Hanan is the director of the al-Hol camp in north-east Syria, where she oversees the living conditions and services for thousands of detainees, including relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters. Amidst fears of an Islamic State resurgence due to potential cuts in US aid, Hanan has expressed concerns about the impact on the camp's already dire humanitarian conditions, describing the challenges faced by both staff and residents in a facility plagued by violence and instability.
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Jihan Hanan directed the al-Hawl camp until its takeover by Damascus last month.
NGOs sound alarm as foreign families flee camp holding suspected IS members | Syria
United Kingdom· 2026-02-13
Jihan Hanan is the director of al-Hawl camp who is considering seeking asylum abroad due to safety concerns.
‘Open the gates’: riots, fires and escape attempts as Syrian army takes over IS camp | SyriaUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Jihan Hanan is the administrator of Al Hol camp who discussed the conditions and demographics of the detainees.
EE.UU. busca que el nuevo gobierno sirio asuma control sobre los prisioneros de ISIS
Honduras· 2026-01-17
Jihan Hanan is the director of the al-Hol camp and provided information about the families returning to Iraq.
العراق يعيد 153 أسرة من «مخيم الهول» في سوريا
United Arab Emirates· 2025-03-14
Jihan Hanan is the director of the al-Hol camp and provided information about the families returning to Iraq.
العراق يعيد 153 أسرة من «مخيم الهول» في سورياUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-03-13Jihan Hanan is the director of Al-Hol camp.
Iraq repatriates more families from IS-linked Syria camp
Kenya· 2025-03-13
Jihan Hanan is the camp’s co-head and has expressed concerns about the impact of US aid cuts on the residents.
US aid cuts affect camps for people accused of Isis affiliation – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-02
Jihan Hanan is the head of the al-Hol camp, overseeing the delivery of essential supplies to the residents.
Kritische Lage nach Trumps Schlag gegen USAID
Switzerland· 2025-02-26
Jihan Hanan is the director of al-Hol camp, warning about the potential consequences of US aid cuts.
Kurdish officials fear Islamic State revival as US aid cuts loom | Islamic StateUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-09