British woman who joined ISIS in Syria loses appeal over citizenship removal

Published: 23 February 2024 at 10:38

Politics

Shamima Begum, a British-born woman who joined Islamic State in Syria as a schoolgirl, lost her appeal against the removal of her British citizenship on national security grounds in 2019. The Court of Appeal in London upheld the decision, stating that while Begum may have been influenced, she made a calculated decision to travel to Syria. The court dismissed her argument that she was a victim of trafficking, affirming that she is accountable for her actions.