Southeast Asian nations are concerned about potential returns of citizens linked to ISIS following escapes from Syria's Al-Hol camp, which was closed by authorities on February 25th in the Hasakeh governorate. The escapes, reported in January, raise significant security, ideological, and generational extremist threats, as indoctrinated children could form a new wave of militants. Repatriation and reintegration present substantial challenges, including limited resources, community resistance, and difficulties in prosecuting returnees due to a lack of evidence. These complex issues demand careful consideration for national security and public safety across the region.