Syria frees 126 minors from Raqqa prison as SDF ceasefire extended

The Syrian government freed at least 126 minors from al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa after taking control of the facility from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This handover occurred under a ceasefire agreement that has since been extended for 15 days. Some of the released children reported being subjected to abuse and torture, including electrocution, while in SDF custody. The extended truce is expected to lead to the SDF's integration into the Syrian army and allow for the further transfer of Islamic State detainees by US forces to facilities in Iraq.