Top EU official: Hundreds of Europeans have joined the ranks of jihadists in Syria
London - Hundreds of European citizens have joined the jihadist rebels in Syria, the European coordinator for the fight against terrorism on Wednesday.
Source : https://www.marocafrik.com/english/Top-EU-official...
500 European citizens are currently in Syria, where they are fighting alongside rebel groups opposed to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, the BBC's Gilles De Kerckhove reported.
This question concerns more the Western intelligence services, who fear the return of the jihadists in Europe. Recent reports by the London press reported that these fighters come mainly from countries like the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and Ireland.
These fighters are not all radicals but may be radicalized in Syria, which could pose a serious threat after their return to Europe, said Mr. De Kerckhove.
In addition, the BBC reported that intelligence services across Europe are trying to track down the fighters to determine how they were recruited.
This question concerns more the Western intelligence services, who fear the return of the jihadists in Europe. Recent reports by the London press reported that these fighters come mainly from countries like the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and Ireland.
These fighters are not all radicals but may be radicalized in Syria, which could pose a serious threat after their return to Europe, said Mr. De Kerckhove.
In addition, the BBC reported that intelligence services across Europe are trying to track down the fighters to determine how they were recruited.
Source : https://www.marocafrik.com/english/Top-EU-official...