Foreign terrorist fighters - Q&A from the press briefing (12 November 2020)

Q : Can you provide data on the repatriation of jihadists to France (minors and adults) as well on French nationals who have been arrested or detained for terrorist activities abroad and the countries concerned? What is the government’s current position regarding the return to France of terrorists arrested abroad?

A : Our position is well known: There can be no impunity for terrorist fighters. This issue is handled with each country concerned in cooperation with the relevant ministries.