Five Maldivian Families Repatriated From Camps in Syria

The Maldives government repatriated 21 individuals from five families of fighters who had traveled to Syria. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan announced the operation. The individuals were moved via Türkiye on a chartered Beond Airline flight costing $120,000. Prior repatriation efforts involved police and the National Reintegration Centre in Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll. President Muizzu's visit to Türkiye expedited talks. The group includes 15 children and six women. They will undergo rehabilitation and then be subject to criminal prosecution. The Anti-terror Act classifies Syrian conflict zones as banned; travel there carries 5-6 year sentences. Over 90 Maldivians in Syria have expressed desire to return. The Maldives has high per capita ISIS participation.

The Maldives government repatriated 21 individuals from five families of fighters who had traveled to Syria. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan announced the operation. The individuals were moved via Türkiye on a chartered Beond Airline flight costing $120,000. Prior repatriation efforts involved police and the National Reintegration Centre in Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll. President Muizzu's visit to Türkiye expedited talks. The group includes 15 children and six women. They will undergo rehabilitation and then be subject to criminal prosecution. The Anti-terror Act classifies Syrian conflict zones as banned; travel there carries 5-6 year sentences. Over 90 Maldivians in Syria have expressed desire to return. The Maldives has high per capita ISIS participation.

The Maldives government repatriated 21 individuals from five families of fighters who had traveled to Syria. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan announced the operation. The individuals were moved via Türkiye on a chartered Beond Airline flight costing $120,000. Prior repatriation efforts involved police and the National Reintegration Centre in Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll. President Muizzu's visit to Türkiye expedited talks. The group includes 15 children and six women. They will undergo rehabilitation and then be subject to criminal prosecution. The Anti-terror Act classifies Syrian conflict zones as banned; travel there carries 5-6 year sentences. Over 90 Maldivians in Syria have expressed desire to return. The Maldives has high per capita ISIS participation.

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