News |

Syrian Kurds ask Britain to take back suspected IS member 'Jihadi Jack'

Jack Letts was detained by Kurdish-led YPG forces in northern Syria in May, but British foreign office says it is unable to provide support

Jack Letts, who is a convert to Islam, left the UK in 2014, first travelling to Jordan (screengrab)

By MEE and agencies

Published date: 30 October 2017 11:34 GMT | Last update: 7 years 5 months ago

Middle East Eye delivers independent and unrivalled coverage and analysis of the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. To learn more about republishing this content and the associated fees, please fill out this form. More about MEE can be found here.

Human Rights

Ex-spy chiefs back policy to kill British IS fighters, rights group says it's unlawful

Kurds

British YPG volunteer cleared of terror charges for owning Anarchist Cookbook

Syria War

Islamic State 'executed' 116 in Syria town revenge campaign

Syrian Kurds ask Britain to take back suspected IS member 'Jihadi Jack'

Read more