Unexplained investigation: IS returnee Maria G. under observation!

Unexplained investigation: IS returnee Maria G. under observation!

Salzburg, Österreich - The legal disputes about the returnee Maria G. From the environment of the Islamic State (IS) have taken a new turn. According to Kleine Zeitung assumes that the 24-year-old, who left her home at Salzburg at the age of 17, assumes itself in Syria in 2014 to be connected, no longer a danger. This is done against the background of ongoing investigations into a terrorist association and criminal organization.

Maria G. gave birth to two children in Syria and lost her husband, who fell as a IS fighter in battle. After capturing in 2019, she had been in the Roj internment camp since September 2020, where she lived with her sons. The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been offering the minor sons back since 2019, which Maria G. rejected. A crucial step took place on October 10, 2024, when the Federal Administrative Court ordered the return campaign for Maria G. and her children. On March 1 of this year they finally landed at Vienna-Schwechat.

different legal situations

In contrast to Evelyn T., who is also a returnee and was sentenced to a terrorist association for two years because of her belonging to a terrorist association, Maria G. While Evelyn T. has to comply with judicial requirements, including participation in psychotherapy and a deradicalization program, the indictment of Maria G.

Evelyn T. has now integrated into her new life and has numerous appointments, for example at the Restart Festival Association. She strives to start a work as a zookeeper as soon as possible.

prevention and radicalization

The cases of Maria G. and Evelyn T. illustrate the challenges and strategies in dealing with radicalization. According to bpb , preventive measures are central to dealing with extremism. Current research projects, such as the Mapex project, have shown how important it is to tackle different phenomenal areas to avoid stigmatization.

A cross -phenomenon of the prevention work could help to address mechanisms that occur together and to develop a better understanding of the dynamics of radicalization. Workshops, intercultural learning and the promotion of critical media literacy are essential components of this work. Nevertheless, a challenge is to effectively achieve the target groups, especially about new media.

While the legal proceedings against Maria G. and the returnees are discussed, the focus remains on the need for constant dialogue and sustainable prevention strategies in society. These challenges require the cooperation between multi -professional teams and long -term planning to create effective structures in radicalization prevention.