The jihadist travelled for days through the Syrian countryside. Wrapped up warm to brace against the bitter winter temperatures, he hoped his clothing would help him blend in with the group of fleeing civilians.
But specially trained Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) noticed something suspicious about Alexanda Kotey, who spoke only broken Arabic.
The 34-year-old Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) militant from west London was trying to escape to Turkey when he was caught by fighters from the US-backed SDF’s anti-terrorism unit in a village southeast of Raqqa province on Jan. 24.
"He was trying to reach Turkey, he was in contact with several Daesh (Isil) who were waiting for him on the other…
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