Hundreds of Islamic State fighters living in the UK must face justice'
Briefly

A parliamentary committee has indicated that over 400 individuals who fought for the Islamic State are back in the UK but have not faced prosecution. This lack of accountability is alarming given their involvement in heinous acts, including killings and persecutions of minority groups in Iraq and Syria, especially the Yazidis. The Joint Committee on Human Rights has called upon the Government to take necessary steps to ensure justice is served for those who engaged in these serious crimes, highlighting the importance of addressing such threats to national and global security.
Hundreds of individuals who participated in fighting for the Islamic State must face justice, urging the Government to take steps for accountability. Over 400 people are thought to have returned to the UK, many potentially involved in severe crimes.
Despite the grave accusations against the returning fighters, none have been prosecuted, raising questions about accountability for their actions with the Joint Committee on Human Rights echoing the need for legal action.
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