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Rescued Swedish Teen Speaks About Life Under ISIS and Why She Traveled to Syria

A Swedish teen who made headlines around the world on Tuesday after being rescued from ISIS-controlled territory by Kurdish special forces has spoken out in her first interview.
Rescued Swedish Teen Speaks About Life Under ISIS and Why She Traveled to Syria
Marlin Stivani Nivarlain, a Swedish teen who was rescued from ISIS held territory by Kurdish forces, says she traveled to Syria because her boyfriend wanted to join ISIS. KR Security Council
Jasper Fakkert
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
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A Swedish teen who made headlines around the world on Feb. 23, after being rescued from ISIS-controlled territory by Kurdish special forces has spoken out in her first interview.

Talking to Kurdistan 24 (K24), a Kurdish television station based in Iraq, the girl shed light on why she decided to leave everything behind and travel to Syria with her boyfriend.
Jasper Fakkert
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
Jasper Fakkert is the editor-in-chief of the U.S. editions of The Epoch Times. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and a Master's degree in Journalism. With more than a decade of experience at The Epoch Times, Fakkert has played a key role in expanding the publication’s reach, ensuring readers are provided with independent and insightful news coverage.
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