Danish Women Evacuated From Syrian Camps Charged With Terrorism Links

Attorney Mette Grith Stage, who represents one of three women that have been repatriated to Denmark from Syria, speaks with the media as she arrives for a hearing at a court in Esbjerg, Denmark, on Oct. 7, 2021. Claus Fisker/Ritzau Scanpix/via Reuters

COPENHAGEN—Denmark said on Thursday three Danish women, who were evacuated from Syrian detention camps along with their 14 children, had been charged with aiding terrorist activities and illegally travelling to and residing in conflict zones.

Danish authorities decided in May to evacuate the women, who were being held in northeastern Syria due to their association with the ISIS terrorist group, following political pressure and the threat of a no-confidence vote from Parliament.