• Friday, April 19, 2024

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UK halts cooperation with US over Islamic State suspects

Alexanda Kotey and Shafee El-Sheikh

By: Sarwar Alam

Britain has suspended cooperation with the United States over two Islamic State terror suspects, the government announced on Friday (27), following concerns that they could face the death penalty. Britain said on Monday it was sharing intelligence to help the United States bring to trial two fighters captured in Syria, who were part of a group of British jihadists nicknamed the “Beatles”. But home secretary Sajid Javid faced intense criticism after agreeing to share intelligence without seeking assurances the men would not face execution if they were extradited. The home office said it had agreed to a “short-term pause” of…

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