A French jihadist remembered for voicing Islamic State's claim of responsibility for the Nice attacks in 2016 has been captured in Syria by Kurdish-led forces. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said Adrien Guihal was detained in a recent operation along with his wife, who was not identified. A handout image provided by the Syrian Democratic Forces (left) shows French jihadist Adrien Guihal, known as the voice that claimed 2016 attacks in France for the Islamic State group. Guihal was once arrested in France in 2008 after authorities discovered he had plans to launch an attack in response to French military presence in Afghanistan. It is believed at least 40 more French nationals are being held by held by the SDF.

Source: Daily Mail May 24, 2018 16:34 UTC