IS Documents Identify Thousands Of Jihadis

A disillusioned former member of the Islamic State has given Sky News a memory stick containing tens of thousands of documents from ISIS’ internal security police.  Many of these documents are registration forms and contain the names, addreses, telephone numbers and family contacts of individuals who have joined ISIS.  Authorities have indicated “that the documents are authentic” and may help counterterrorism forces identify and locate fighters from over 51 nations. 

 

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