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‘Wake-up call’: ISIS will continue to attempt prison breaks, US officials warn

By Mike Brest
Published July 13, 2022 9:42pm ET
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‘Wake-up call’: ISIS will continue to attempt prison breaks, US officials warn
An Islamic State militant flag lies in a tent encampment after U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters took control of Baghouz, Syria on Saturday, March 23, 2019. | (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

U.S. officials warned that the Islamic State group will continue to attempt prison breaks for recruitment and retention purposes, raising the importance of repatriating inmates.

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