THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE THUNDER:
THE ISALMIC STATE/DAESH AND THE CHILDREN AFFECTED BY THE FOREIGN FIGHTER PHENOMENON
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https://doi.org/10.17808/des.2111Keywords:
CHILDREN AFFECTED BY THE FOREIGN FIGHTER PHENOMENON, ISLAMIC STATE, ISIL/DAESH, FOREIGN TERRORIST FIGHTERS, TERRORISM, INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDRENAbstract
This paper examines the situation of children affected by the foreign fighter phenomenon in Iraq and Syria following the Islamic State (ISIL/DAESH)'s defeat in 2018. The research, which combines documentary analysis of UN documents, electronic literature, and the researcher's observations, aims to address the legal limbo surrounding these children and contribute to International Human Rights Law scholarship. The text provides essential legal terminology and concepts pertaining to children affected by the foreign fighter phenomenon, offering readers a comprehensive framework for understanding the legal issues surrounding this vulnerable population. The author highlights the severe human rights violations faced by these children in displacement camps, where they are vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and indoctrination. The paper emphasizes the urgent need for action to protect these children's rights, prevent further radicalization, and mitigate the risk of the Islamic State resurgence, arguing that addressing their legal issues is crucial for rehabilitation, reintegration, and long-term regional peace and security.
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