Iraqis Face Difficult Return From Syria Camp for IS Families
- A 64-year-old stated, 'All I wanted was to return to Iraq,' referring to his experience in the al-Hol camp for families of suspected Islamic State group fighters.
- Returnees to Iraq face pressure from local authorities to cut ties with relatives suspected of IS links as a condition for obtaining documents.
- A lawyer described the disownment pledges as comparable to denunciations within families.
- Thanassis Cambanis warned that collective punishment of IS families could lead to further violence and recruitment for extremists.
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Iraqis face difficult return from Syria camp for IS families
After years in a Syrian detention camp, Ibrahim Darwish was relieved to be allowed to return home to Iraq, but his joy was quickly punctured by the harsh reality that he had to disown his sons accused of being jihadists.
Iraqis Face Difficult Return From Syria Camp For IS Families
After years in a Syrian detention camp, Ibrahim Darwish was relieved to be allowed to return home to Iraq, but his joy was quickly punctured by the harsh reality that he had to disown his sons accused of being jihadists.
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