Three Maldivians join extremist group in Syria
The news of the latest Maldivian recruits for jihad comes after President Abdulla Yameen submitted a policy paper on terrorism and violent extremism to the People’s Majlis, seeking the views of lawmakers on “further steps to be taken to address the issue.”
12 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM
Three Maldivians from Addu City have joined an extremist militant group in Syria, newspaper Mihaaru reported today.
A couple and their male friend from the island of Hithadhoo in the southernmost atoll left the Maldives on June 3 and entered Syria last Friday, according to the paper.
One of the men informed his family upon arrival in the war-torn Middle Eastern country. He told the family that he would resume contact after completing training.
The three were reportedly on a police watchlist. It is unclear which group they have joined.
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