Return to Austria: Ex-IS supporter and children with new challenges

Return to Austria: Ex-IS supporter and children with new challenges

In a remarkable turn, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Maria G., a former IS supporter from Hallein. The 17-year-old Maria had joined the terrorist organization IS and has been in a prison camp in northern Syria since 2019.

The decision to return came according to the decision of the Federal Administrative Court and shows the complex challenges that the Foreign Ministry faces. The security of both the return team and the convicted is considered the top priority. The process could take many weeks or even months due to the uncertain location in the region.

Legal challenges for Maria G.

When returning to Austria, Maria G. is probably confronted with serious legal consequences. A procedure for their participation in a terrorist association threatens. The family of the family, Doris Hawelka, expressed a positive statement about the decision and emphasized that Maria is aware of the possible legal consequences. The children, aged six and eight, are to be temporarily accommodated by their grandparents in Salzburg after returning.

This development comes after a long -standing struggle of the family, who had to work for the return of her daughter and grandchildren. The pressure on the authorities is high because the situation in the camp requires quick action, and the ministry tries to ensure the safety of those involved. For more information regarding the current developments, a report by www.meinbezirk.at referred.