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Krekar 'jihadist network' targeted in Europe terror raids Krekar 'jihadist network' targeted in Europe terror raids
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Police have targeted 17 people in raids in several European countries connected to a suspected jihadist network.Police have targeted 17 people in raids in several European countries connected to a suspected jihadist network.
Six suspects were detained in Italy, four in Britain, and three in Norway. Police believe some of the suspects may have travelled to Syria or Iraq. Among those arrested were six suspects in Italy, four in Britain, and three in Norway. Police say some of the suspects may have travelled to Syria or Iraq.
Italy's Ansa news agency said the suspects were accused of international terrorism association.Italy's Ansa news agency said the suspects were accused of international terrorism association.
The network was allegedly plotting to free its leader, Mullah Krekar, who is already in detention in Norway.The network was allegedly plotting to free its leader, Mullah Krekar, who is already in detention in Norway.
Krekar, born Najm Faraj Ahmad, is one of those held in the operation. Krekar, the Iraqi-Kurdish founder of the radical Islamist group, Ansar al-Islam, is one of those held in the operation.
Two other suspects were arrested in Norway. The three of them are suspected of plotting attacks in Norway and other European countries, according to Italian police.Two other suspects were arrested in Norway. The three of them are suspected of plotting attacks in Norway and other European countries, according to Italian police.
They face extradition to Italy.They face extradition to Italy.
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Krekar, the Iraqi-Kurdish founder of the radical Islamic group, Ansar al-Islam, has served several jail sentences in recent years, including for praising the killing of staff at the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in January. Krekar - born Najm Faraj Ahmad - has served several jail sentences in recent years, including for praising the killing of staff at the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in January.
The anti-terrorism operation included investigations in the UK, Norway, Finland, Germany and Switzerland, Italian police said.The anti-terrorism operation included investigations in the UK, Norway, Finland, Germany and Switzerland, Italian police said.
Arrest warrants were issued for 17 people and 13 were arrested. Arrest warrants were issued for 17 people and at least 13 were arrested.
They are suspected of involvement in a group called Rawti Shax, described as a "terrorist organisation of Kurdish-Sunni origin". Mullah Krekar
Some suspects could not be located, as they are believed to have travelled to Syria and Iraq to join jihadist organisations. The detainees are suspected of involvement in a group called Rawti Shax, described as a "terrorist organisation of Kurdish-Sunni origin".
Krekar came to Norway as a refugee in 1991. Some suspects could not be located, as they are believed to have travelled to Syria and Iraq to join jihadist organisations, according to the EU's judicial co-operation agency, Eurojust.
He was jailed in 2012 for making death threats against officials and others. Sixteen are Kurdish or Kosovan, according to Ansa news agency.
He was arrested again in February 2015 after praising the Charlie Hebdo attack during a television interview. In a statement, Eurojust said Rawti Shax - or Didi Nwe - represented "an evolution" of Ansar al-Islam, which is listed by the UN as a terrorist organisation affiliated with al-Qaeda.
The Norwegian authorities have been trying to deport him since 2003 after deeming him a threat to national security. According to the Italian investigation, it was founded in Europe, with cells operating via the internet.
However, under Norwegian law, he cannot be deported to Iraq because he could face the death penalty.