The eight individuals who were repatriated from Syria Sunday risk being prosecuted on terrorism charges according to the Moroccan law. Moroccan authorities announced Sunday the repatriation of eight Moroccans from war-torn Syria on “humanitarian grounds”, noting that this operation is part of Morocco’s contributions to international counterterrorism efforts. The repatriated individuals are currently undergoing investigations following which they will stand before justice on charges of terrorism, le360 news website reported. Morocco is member of the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. According to official figures, there were around 1,700 Moroccans fighting with the Islamic State group (ISIS) in Syria, Iraq and Libya.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 13, 2019 11:15 UTC