The teen reportedly became radicalized online and planned to travel to Africa to join ISIS.
A source in the Tajik security services told Reuters the convicted people were all tied to Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), the Afghan offshoot of Islamic State.
We hope that the raids were carefully considered in advance and that the reasoning behind the raid and what was found will be swiftly presented.
There is an opportunity for the US to do the right thing and make sure to secure the detainees while working with the SDF and new authorities in Damascus.
ISIS remains a threat to the region and beyond, and CENTCOM, along with partners and allies, will continue to aggressively pursue these terrorists to protect the homeland,” CENTCOM said.
Authorities were alerted over the weekend after police officers from the David precinct questioned a woman who was seen carrying books that contained inciteful content.
Recent attacks spark renewed debate on cultural roots of violence and global security threats
Although Erdogan might deplore the effect on Turkey’s domestic political scene, he may yet see an autonomous Kurdish region recognized within a new Syrian constitution.
Iraqi airstrike in Hamrin Mountains kills four Islamic State militants, including two senior leaders.
The foiled attack will stoke fears that Islamic State is hoping to stage a comeback in Syria following the fall last month of President Bashar al-Assad.
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