Halima Salman, a New York woman, convicted for receiving military training from Islamic State in Syria

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In the United States, Halima Salman, a 27-year-old woman from New York, was convicted of receiving military training from the Islamic State group. Taken to Syria by her father at 17, she married an ISIS fighter and participated in the group's activities. Prosecutors presented evidence of her training and loyalty to ISIS, leading to her conviction and a possible 10-year prison sentence.

Halima Salman, a New York woman, convicted for receiving military training from Islamic State in Syria
Published Oct 27, 2026

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