Increase in Maldivians heading to Syria
A dozen Maldivians were arrested in Turkey, a further 13 were apprehended in other countries and 21 were held in the capital Malé.
15 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
The number of Maldivians travelling to Syria to fight with jihadist groups is on the rise, Defence Minister Adam Shareef said Monday.
At a press conference from the National Counter-Terrorism Centre Shareef put the total number of Maldivians who travelled to Syria at 61. He previously insisted that the number was 49.
He said 68 people, including nine children, were stopped from going there.
A dozen Maldivians were arrested in Turkey, a further 13 were apprehended in other countries and 21 were held in the capital Malé. The arrests were based on intelligence reports from the police, customs, immigration and the NCTC.
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