Review calls for UK to repatriate Shamima Begum from Syria

Conditions at Syrian al-Hol and al-Roj camps are “inhuman, dangerous, and degrading”, independent report says, urging UK to comply with international obligations.

A report from the Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law urges the UK government to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of former ISIL member Shamima Begum and others in Syrian camps, citing their “inhuman” living conditions. The report highlights the UK’s reluctance to repatriate its citizens as increasingly untenable and contrary to international obligations. With 55-72 UK-linked individuals, including many children, still in the camps, the report warns that the situation could become counterproductive to long-term security interests. The commission calls for a coherent repatriation strategy to promote public safety and social stability.