Istanbul: Turkey has deported a total of 15 "foreign terrorist fighters” over the course of a week, including 10 sent back to Germany, state news agency Anadolu reported on Wednesday.
The suspects deported between November 11 and 19 also include one Danish, one British, one US and two Dutch citizens. Some of the suspects were deported along with family members.
Turkey began repatriating foreign Islamic State fighters to their home countries on November 11. Ankara insists the deportations will continue even if the alleged fighters’ home countries have revoked their citizenship.
Two Dutch woman who allegedly supported the IS were immediately arrested upon arrival at the Amsterdam airport late Tuesday, according to the ANP news agency. (DPA)
The suspects deported between November 11 and 19 also include one Danish, one British, one US and two Dutch citizens. Some of the suspects were deported along with family members.
Turkey began repatriating foreign Islamic State fighters to their home countries on November 11. Ankara insists the deportations will continue even if the alleged fighters’ home countries have revoked their citizenship.
Two Dutch woman who allegedly supported the IS were immediately arrested upon arrival at the Amsterdam airport late Tuesday, according to the ANP news agency. (DPA)