Former IS group child ‘fighters’ jailed in Iraq seek repatriation to France
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Three Frenchmen, forced to be child fighters for the Islamic State, are seeking repatriation from Iraq to France.
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Three Frenchmen, identified as former child "fighters" for the Islamic State (IS) group, are seeking repatriation to France from Iraq. These individuals were taken to Syria by their jihadist parents as children and reportedly forced to work for the IS group. They are currently among thousands of IS group "fighters" held in Iraq after being transferred from Syria earlier this year. Their lawyer stated their request for repatriation on Friday. This situation highlights the complex legal and humanitarian challenges surrounding individuals, including those who were minors, associated with the IS group.
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Their lawyer is facilitating their request for repatriation to France.
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