British jihadists who travel to Syria will face up to ten years in prison on their return home, the Home Secretary will announce today. The war-torn country – where Islamic State, or Daesh, are based – will become a ‘designated area’ under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act. Syria– where Islamic State, or Daesh, are based – will become a ‘designated area’ under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act. He will say: ‘From terrorism, to crime, to hostile state activity, we are facing international problems, and they require an international response. ‘As these threats become more global we all rely on an international system of defence, policing, security and intelligence.

Source: Daily Mail May 19, 2019 22:36 UTC