Islamic State runaway teen's baby son dies in Syria
Beirut - The baby son of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who left London to join the Islamic State group, has died in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces has said.
Her case has highlighted a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or bar them from entry as the jihadists'"caliphate" crumbles. Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked her citizenship, deeming her a security risk, although the government had hinted her newborn son could be treated differently.
British law states that the government cannot strip a person's citizenship if that would make the person stateless, although the interior minister may do so if there are"reasonable grounds" to believe they can become a citizen of another country. Last month he told British lawmakers:"Children should not suffer, so if a parent does lose their British citizenship it does not affect the rights of their child."
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