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Published Aug 29, 2024

1040: Tareena Shakil | An ISIS Recruit's Journey and Escape Part Two

Tareena Shakil reveals her gripping journey of escaping ISIS, the dangers she faced during her flight, and her efforts to rebuild her life post-escape while shedding light on online radicalization and the urgent need for de-radicalization programs.
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  • Grooming

    reflects on her experience of being groomed and radicalized by ISIS. She explains how she initially didn't recognize the grooming process but later understood it through her deradicalization program in prison. This newfound awareness has been crucial for her in moving forward and preventing future grooming incidents. 1 2

    The first time I realized I was groomed was when one of my legal teams said, look, he's responsible for over 300 people running away to Syria.

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    and Tareena also discuss the emotional impact of her past actions, including her regret over certain photos taken during her time with ISIS.

       

    Vulnerability

    Tareena emphasizes that grooming can happen to anyone, regardless of age or intelligence. She shares that vulnerability and isolation are key factors that make individuals susceptible to grooming. 3 4

    People get groomed in their nineties and eighties. There are old people that get groomed to signing people into their wills.

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    She also addresses the misconceptions people have about grooming, highlighting that it's not limited to any specific demographic.

       

    Online Radicalization

    The internet plays a significant role in radicalizing individuals, as Tareena explains. She notes that most recruitment and radicalization efforts are conducted online, making it a major threat. 5 6

    Most of the recruiting, radicalization, whatever. It's mostly online.

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    Tareena also recounts her own experience of being misled by authorities about the consequences of her actions, which further complicated her situation upon returning to the UK.

       

    Risks

    Tareena discusses the ongoing risks of radicalization, especially during times of division and conflict. She highlights how current events can exacerbate the problem and increase the number of vulnerable individuals. 7

    We live in a time where there is huge division and part of the grooming process is us and them.

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    She stresses the importance of continued awareness and education to prevent future radicalization.

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