What the records say
- When
- 5 Apr 2019
- Kind
- Rebellion
- Coordinates
- 37.18° N, 42.14° E
- Description
- ISIL prisoners revolt in mass escape attempt
Placed at the point Wikidata gives for ديرك المدينة الكوردية.
Dêrik prison escape attempt
ISIL prisoners revolt in mass escape attempt
The Dêrik prison escape attempt was an organized revolt at the detention center in al-Malikiyah (Dêrik), Syria on 5 April 2019, attempted by prisoners belonging to the Islamic State. The detainees launched a coordinated uprising to facilitate a breakout, but were foiled by the quick intervention of local security forces and the United States Air Force.
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