08 Aug 2018 | 03:15 AM UTC
Macedonia: Seven people arrested for fighting in Iraq and Syria August 7
Police arrest seven people in Macedonia on August 7 suspected of joining groups fighting in Iraq and Syria
Event
Macedonian police announced on Tuesday, August 7, that they had arrested seven people suspected of fighting in Iraq and Syria in a security operation carried out overnight from Monday, August 6, to Tuesday (local time). Authorities did not specify whether the individuals were suspected of joining the Islamic State (IS) or other groups fighting in Iraq and Syria.
Context
According to official estimates, approximately 130 Macedonians have joined IS in Syria - of which at least a dozen have died in battle.
Advice
Individuals in Macedonia are advised to monitor the situation and report suspicious objects and behavior to the authorities.
