DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An international humanitarian organization has warned that supplies are running out at a camp in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the Islamic State group, as the country's government fights to establish control over an area formerly controlled by Kurdish fighters.
The late Friday statement by Save the Children came a week after government forces captured al-Hol camp, which is home to more than 24,000 people, mostly children and women, including many wives or widows of IS members.
The capture of the camp came after intense fighting earlier this month between government forces and members of the Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces during which forces loyal to interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa captured wide areas in eastern and northeastern Syria.
The SDF signed a deal to end the fighting after suffering major defeats, but sporadic clashes between it and the government have continued.
Save the Children said that “critical supplies in al-Hol camp are running dangerously low” as clashes are blocking the safe delivery of humanitarian aid.
It added that last week’s clashes around the camp forced aid agencies to temporarily suspend regular operations at al-Hol. It added that the main road leading to the camp remains unsafe, which is preventing humanitarian workers from delivering food and water or running basic services for children and families.
“The situation in al-Hol camp is rapidly deteriorating as food, water and medicines run dangerously low,” said Rasha Muhrez, Save the Children Syria country director. “If humanitarian organizations are unable to resume work, children will face still more risks in the camp, which was already extremely dangerous for them before this latest escalation.”
Muhrez added that all parties to the conflict must ensure a safe humanitarian corridor to al-Hol so basic services can resume and children can be protected. “Lives depend on it,” she said.
The SDF announced a new agreement with the central government on Friday, aiming to stabilize a ceasefire that ended weeks of fighting and lay out steps toward integrating the U.S.-backed force into the army and police forces.
Rohlat Afrin, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Women's Protection Units, talks with The Associated Press in Qamishli, Syria, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad)
Rohlat Afrin, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Women's Protection Units, right, talks with a soldier in Qamishli, Syria, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad)
An aerial view shows the al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria's Hasakeh province, Syria, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, after the withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
PARIS (AP) — Marseille followed its embarrassing Champions League exit by throwing away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Players stood with hands on hips at the final whistle after yet another sloppy performance where poor defending resurfaced.
“I’m taking this badly, very badly. It’s difficult to explain," Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said. "The lights went out in the last 10 minutes.”
Marseille's 3-0 loss at Club Brugge on Wednesday, coupled with Benfica's remarkable injury-time goal against Real Madrid, sent De Zerbi's side into 25th place in the Champions League table and into the elimination zone.
De Zerbi's side took an early lead at Paris FC thanks to a Mason Greenwood penalty and the English forward set up veteran striker Pierre-Emerick to make it 2-0 in the 54th.
Then it went wrong for Marseille, which has long been hindered by a lack of composure.
Paris FC winger Jonathan Ikoné scored in the 82nd and midfielder Ilan Kebbal equalized with a stoppage-time penalty, after goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli clumsily fouled a player when claiming a high ball.
Not for the first time, De Zerbi questioned the attitude of his players.
“In order to win you need to be hungry, to show desire until the end," De Zerbi said. ”It's a quality you need to have and I've told the players this."
Marseille was six points behind second-placed Paris Saint-Germain — which plays on Sunday — and seven adrift of leader Lens, which won on Friday.
De Zerbi now needs to motivate his players for a French Cup tie at home to Rennes on Tuesday.
“That match could come tonight or in one year, it changes nothing because what we're doing right now isn't good enough,” De Zerbi said. “We have to be ready, give everything.”
Also, defender Arsène Kouassi scored an 89th-minute winner as mid-table Lorient beat struggling Nantes 2-1.
Later Saturday, Monaco hosted Rennes at Stade Louis II.
Defending champion PSG plays at Strasbourg on Sunday.
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Marseille's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts during the French League One soccer match between Paris FC and Marseille in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Marseille's head coach Roberto De Zerbi gives instructions during the French League One soccer match between Paris FC and Marseille in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Paris FC's Ilan Kebbal, right, scores his side's 2nd goal from the penalty spot during the French League One soccer match between Paris FC and Marseille in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Marseille's Facundo Medina reacts after Paris FC's Ilan Kebbal scoring from the penalty spot during the French League One soccer match between Paris FC and Marseille in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Marseille's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, center, reacts after Paris FC's Ilan Kebbal scoring from the penalty spot during the French League One soccer match between Paris FC and Marseille in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
