A group claiming to have custody of Irish Islamic State supporter Lisa Smith and her child is attempting to sell interviews with her to media outlets, The Irish Times understands. It is understood the Irish media outlet refused to pay over any money. Ms Smith, Ms Gondal and their children were picked up by FSA fighters after fleeing fighting in the camp, it said. The SNA may hand Ms Smith over to the Turkish authorities directing their operations for trial or deportation to Ireland. However the Department of Foreign Affairs are concerned the group may instead demand a ransom for Ms Smith and her child.

Source: The Irish Times October 17, 2019 00:22 UTC