Canadians returning from ISIS camps may pose long-term threat, CSIS warns
said extremists returning from abroad might not immediately conduct attacks but “in time” may fundraise and recruit.
“Around the world, like-minded countries are taking steps to repatriate their respective citizens from northeastern Syria,” Global Affairs Canada and Public Safety Canada said in a statement at the time. “Although CET returnees may not immediately or directly engage in extremist violence, they still pose a national security risk,” the annual report said.“In time, CETs may engage in extremist activities such as fundraising, maintenance of domestic and international networks, radicalization and/or recruitment.”Dozens of Canadian extremists travelled to Syria and Iraq to join ISIS, notorious for its genocide of Yazidis, terrorist attacks and videotaped beheadings.
In January, Global Affairs Canada agreed to bring the women and their children home. The court ordered Ottawa to also repatriate the men but the government has appealed.Jamie Foxx breaks silence after mysterious hospitalization Two women were supposed to return with the others in April but could not be located and were left behind. Their lawyer said Wednesday that Ottawa was taking steps to bring them home.Lawrence Greenspon said Global Affairs Canada had confirmed it had spoken to the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria about the women and their three kids.
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