A new Human Rights Watch report says many children repatriated from detention camps for ISIL suspects and their
families in northeast Syria are successfully reintegrating into their home countries.

HRW is calling for governments to remove any barriers to effective reintegration and ensure that their return policies are not causing unnecessary harm to their child nationals.

The 63-page report documents the experiences of approximately 100 children who have been repatriated or returned to France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, and Uzbekistan between 2019 and 2022.

HRW found that despite years of detention in life-threatening conditions with insufficient water, fresh food, health care, and little to no access to education, many of the children appear to be adjusting well and performing well in school.

Many have reintegrated smoothly and enjoy a wide range of activities with their peers, including football, skating, cycling, dancing, crafts, and music.

Aljazeera.