We collect cookies to analyze our website traffic and performance; we never collect any personal data.Cookies Policy
Accept
Michigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
Reading: U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State
Share
Font ResizerAa
Michigan PostMichigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved.
Michigan Post > Blog > Politics > U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State
Politics

U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State

By Editorial Board Published January 30, 2022 3 Min Read
Share
U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State
29DC ISIS facebookJumbo

Witnesses said Ms. Fluke-Ekren taught classes for members of the battalion, and on one occasion, a young child of hers was seen holding a machine gun. More than 100 women and girls received training from her, one witness said.

Ms. Fluke-Ekren had hoped to create a cadre of suicide bombers who could infiltrate enemies’ positions, but the effort never materialized, according to the complaint. She also told a witness about her desire to attack a shopping mall in the United States using a remote-detonated vehicle full of explosives.

Court documents said that after the death of her husband, Ms. Fluke-Ekren married another Islamic State terrorist, a Bangladeshi man who specialized in drones and worked on a plan to drop chemical bombs using them. He also died. She then married an Islamic State military leader who was responsible for the defense of Raqqa, a witness said.

Ms. Fluke-Ekren told a witness that she had tried to send a message to her family with the goal of tricking them into believing she was dead so the U.S. government would not try to find her. She also said that she never wanted to go back to the United States and wanted to die a martyr in Syria, according to the witness.

Federal prosecutors in Virginia have mounted an aggressive effort to prosecute terrorists captured overseas. The cases can be extremely difficult because witnesses and other evidence can often only be found in war zones, as well as because of geopolitical considerations.

Last year, Mohammed Khalifa, a Saudi-born Canadian who traveled to Syria in 2013 and later joined the Islamic State, was brought to the United States and charged with providing material support to a terrorist organization that resulted in death. Mr. Khalifa provided the narration and translation for approximately 15 videos created and distributed by the Islamic State. He later pleaded guilty and faces life in prison.

Two British men, El Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Kotey, who were part of an ISIS cell of four Britons called “the Beatles,” were brought to the United States in 2020 to face charges. The group, which was given that nickname by its victims because of the accents of its members, kidnapped and abused more than two dozen hostages, including the American journalists James Foley and Steven J. Sotloff, both of whom were beheaded in propaganda videos.

TAGGED:Federal Bureau of InvestigationFluke-Ekren, AllisonIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)SyriaTerrorismThe Washington MailWomen and Girls
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print

HOT NEWS

The Quiet Strength of Brenda’s Verse: A Journey Through Poetry and Faith

The Quiet Strength of Brenda’s Verse: A Journey Through Poetry and Faith

Art & BooksTrending
July 12, 2025
Michigan girl dies whereas working extremely marathon in Colorado

Michigan girl dies whereas working extremely marathon in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — A 60-year-old girl from Michigan died whereas working the extremely marathon Hardrock…

July 12, 2025
‘At the very least 59 killed’ after Israeli army opens fireplace close to Gaza support centre and carries out strikes

‘At the very least 59 killed’ after Israeli army opens fireplace close to Gaza support centre and carries out strikes

At the very least 59 Palestinians have reportedly been killed after the Israeli army opened…

July 12, 2025
Backlash as Air India crash report factors to attainable human error – here is what consultants suppose

Backlash as Air India crash report factors to attainable human error – here is what consultants suppose

As investigators proceed to piece collectively the total image, early findings of the Air India…

July 12, 2025
‘Shameful’ that black boys in London extra more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief

‘Shameful’ that black boys in London extra more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief

The commissioner instructed Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that relations with minority communities "is difficult…

July 12, 2025

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Dozens of MPs name for UK authorities to recognise Palestine as state

Almost 60 Labour MPs have known as on David Lammy and the Overseas Workplace to right away recognise Palestine as…

Politics
July 12, 2025

Starmer goals to interrupt cupboard away day curse

Sir Keir Starmer hoped to interrupt the curse of the cupboard away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers…

Politics
July 12, 2025

Unite suspends Deputy PM Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike

Labour's largest union donor, Unite, has suspended Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over her function within the Birmingham bin strike…

Politics
July 11, 2025

What’s the UK-France migrant returns deal, who will probably be returned and what number of?

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed a returns deal in an try to cut back the variety of…

Politics
July 11, 2025

Welcome to Michigan Post, an esteemed publication of the Enspirers News Group. As a beacon of excellence in journalism, Michigan Post is committed to delivering unfiltered and comprehensive news coverage on World News, Politics, Business, Tech, and beyond.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact Us

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?