An Irish woman who has been detained in Syria for alleged links to the Islamic State terror group became radicalised three or four years ago and is a former member of the Defence Forces, gardaí have confirmed.
Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie AN IRISH WOMAN who has been detained in Syria for alleged links to the Islamic State terror group became radicalised three or four years ago and is a former member of the Defence Forces, gardaí have confirmed.
Last night, it emerged that the woman was held in northern Syria early this week and the Irish government has been contacted and is aware of the case.Security sources have told TheJournal.ie that the woman left the Defence Forces in 2011 and married a Muslim man. She had earlier converted to Islam. It is believed she left for Syria in 2015 after her initial marriage broke down.In a statement to TheJournal.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former member of Irish Defence Forces detained in Syria over suspected Isis linksIt is understood they left the Defence Forces several years ago
Read more »
Former Defence Forces member detained in Syria over alleged ISIS linksThe Government has been made aware of the ongoing incident.
Read more »
Ex-Irish soldier reportedly detained in Syria over alleged membership of ISISBREAKING: Female ex-Defence Forces soldier reportedly detained in Syria over alleged membership of ISIS
Read more »
Irish woman with links to Islamic State reportedly detained in Syria | JOE.ieThe woman is believed to be a former member of the Irish Defence Forces
Read more »
Defence Forces vulnerable at moment of biggest State security riskNumber in forces now 8,390, 1,110 below minimum committed to by Government
Read more »