(CBC) Multiple Canadian women and their children are on their way back to Canada after spending years held in camps for ISIS suspects and their families in northeastern Syria, according to their lawyer.
Ottawa lawyer Lawrence Greenspon told CBC News that some of his clients were moved out of the Al Roj camp overnight.
“This is great news,” Greenspon said. “It’s what we’ve been trying to do for the last three years through the court system initially and the agreement in January … We are delighted for the women, children and their families in Canada.”
Those headed to Canada from Syria are part of an agreement Greenspon struck with Global Affairs in January to repatriate six Canadian women and 13 children. The government has not yet confirmed that the families are in transit to Canada, or how many individuals are involved.
