(CBC) A Quebec mother of six who is being held in Syria is bringing the government to court over its decision not to repatriate her to Canada.
The woman and her children are among many foreign nationals being held in Kurdish-run camps for suspected ISIS members and their families.
The government agreed previously to repatriate the children but decided earlier this year not to repatriate the mother, citing security concerns.
The government argued that the mother “adheres to extreme ideological beliefs” and would be a “security threat” if she returned to Canada, according to court documents filed by the woman’s lawyer on Friday. The government also argued it “has no ability” to ensure she doesn’t pose a threat.
