The fate of the fighters, long uncertain, has taken a twist as Turkish forces continue their assault on neighbouring Syria. And this has caused authorities in Malaysia and Indonesia much concern, as Malaysia has 65 citizens in northern Syria while Indonesia has “several hundred”, according to counterterrorism officials. “There is a possibility they will escape and go to a third country or return to Malaysia. “If IS were to launch attacks in Malaysia, Malaysia would not (go after the network) in Syria,” Yayla said. The Mandarin-speaking woman secretly left Malaysia in Oct 2014 with her infant son and husband to travel to Syria.

Source: New Strait Times October 14, 2019 03:22 UTC