2024-02-22: According to sources from Thursday (22 February), several members of the Autonomous Defence forces were killed following gun violence by ISIS cells at Al-Bassel Square in Geweran neighbourhood in the capital city of Al Hasakah city.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
