Syrian civilians in ISIS-held areas in northeastern province of Hasaka are not able to flee as clashes intensify between the radical group and the U.S.-backed Kurdish militias, activists said.
Malaz Yousef told Zaman al-Wasl that ISIS had prevented residents from leaving to Deir Ezzor, another ISIS-held areas.
The mostly Arab tribes fears arrest and conscription by the Syrian Democratic Forces, they prefer being under ISIS control but since the upper hand sways to SDF, people Of Markada villages seek a shelter in al-Mayadeen city, east of Deir Ezzor.
ISIS influence in Hasaka has declined rapidly due to rapid advances by SDF, a Kurdish-led alliance backed by ultimate ground and aerial support from Washington.
ISIS controls tiny territory in Hasaka including Markada towns and an array of villages in the southern countryside
