(Copenhagen Post) The Danish-Palestinian jihadist Ahmad Salem el-Haj was arrested in Copenhagen Airport yesterday afternoon after being sent back by Turkey, where he had been serving a four-year sentence for joining the ranks of Islamic State (IS).
El-Haj, 28, will be questioned today with a view to being held on remand after being charged with counts relating to terrorism and inciting crime.
PM Mette Frederiksen was quick to voice her discontent at the arrival of the IS fighter, once again underscoring the government’s focus on tackling the problem of returning fighters.
“Against our wishes, there are unfortunately foreign fighters who are coming to Denmark. Let me tell you something: you are not welcome in Denmark,” Frederiksen said on Facebook.
