Danish court rules repatriation of mother, child from NE Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Denmark’s Supreme Court ruled on Aug. 29, that an 18-year-old boy and his mother, currently residing in the Roj camp in Northeast Syria, must be repatriated.
The Danish court determined that the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is obligated to facilitate their evacuation and provide necessary support.
The boy and his mother have been living in the camp since 2019, following the territorial defeat of ISIS by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the U.S.-led Global Coalition.
Although Denmark had previously focused on repatriating only the children of Danish nationals linked to ISIS, this ruling extends assistance to both the child and his mother. The government’s past policy excluded parents, and in some cases, Danish citizenship was revoked for adults.
Health officials who visited the boy last year reported that he was suffering from anxiety, depression, and several physical health issues.
Roj camp continues to hold thousands of people, many of whom are foreign nationals, in the aftermath of ISIS’ defeat.
The camp is home to approximately 806 families, totaling around 2,800 individuals, most of whom are women and children associated with ISIS members. These residents come from 62 different countries and include both Arabs and foreigners, according to a previous report by North Press.