Repatriate the Children - Sweden
@rtc-sweden.bsky.social
A children’s rights organization raising awareness of detained children in NE Syria. Promoting knowledge-based decision-making where humanitarian principles, rule of law, and global security align. RTC advocates, and supports reintegration efforts.
“Repatriating vulnerable populations before they are radicalised is not just compassion – it is a decisive blow against Isis’s ability to regenerate”
Adm Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander
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Adm Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander
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Australia refuses to repatriate citizens from Syrian camps despite US warning leaving them there ‘compounds risk to all of us’
US offers to get Australians out of camps if they are issued with travel documents, but Labor has said ‘this is not something the government is considering’
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December 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Repatriating vulnerable populations before they are radicalised is not just compassion – it is a decisive blow against Isis’s ability to regenerate”
Adm Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander
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Adm Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander
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On Worlds Children’s Day, 20th of November:
Join us for a thought-provoking online session exploring the urgent challenges of repatriating and reintegrating children stranded in Northeastern Syria.
Registration: www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/...
Join us for a thought-provoking online session exploring the urgent challenges of repatriating and reintegrating children stranded in Northeastern Syria.
Registration: www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/...
November 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
On Worlds Children’s Day, 20th of November:
Join us for a thought-provoking online session exploring the urgent challenges of repatriating and reintegrating children stranded in Northeastern Syria.
Registration: www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/...
Join us for a thought-provoking online session exploring the urgent challenges of repatriating and reintegrating children stranded in Northeastern Syria.
Registration: www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/...
On World Children’s Day, Nov 20th, RTC Sweden will be joining a University of Essex webinar on the rights and lived experiences of children born of war and violence, which builds on the documentary Children of the Enemy. Please register to participate:
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www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/...
Human rights through art: Conversations on Cinema, Justice and Rights | University of Essex
Human Rights Centre Film Screening
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October 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
On World Children’s Day, Nov 20th, RTC Sweden will be joining a University of Essex webinar on the rights and lived experiences of children born of war and violence, which builds on the documentary Children of the Enemy. Please register to participate:
www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/...
www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/...
“The United States will continue supporting the coalition and all nations committed to bringing their citizens home,” he said. “Together, we can ensure the defeat of terror endures as a legacy of peace and stability.”
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September 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
“The United States will continue supporting the coalition and all nations committed to bringing their citizens home,” he said. “Together, we can ensure the defeat of terror endures as a legacy of peace and stability.”
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www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-...
”The AANES maintains that international cooperation is essential for addressing the humanitarian and security challenges posed by the camps and detention facilities, underscoring its commitment to justice and regional stability.”
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AANES welcomes US CENTCOM initiative on repatriating ISIS families
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) on Sunday welcomed the recent announcement by the United
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September 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
”The AANES maintains that international cooperation is essential for addressing the humanitarian and security challenges posed by the camps and detention facilities, underscoring its commitment to justice and regional stability.”
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npasyria.com/en/130324/
CENTCOM Commander Cooper:
“Repatriating vulnerable populations [..] is a decisive blow against ISIS’s ability to regenerate. Today, I join you all in calling on every nation with detained or displaced personnel in Syria to return your citizens.”
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“Repatriating vulnerable populations [..] is a decisive blow against ISIS’s ability to regenerate. Today, I join you all in calling on every nation with detained or displaced personnel in Syria to return your citizens.”
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www.rudaw.net
September 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
CENTCOM Commander Cooper:
“Repatriating vulnerable populations [..] is a decisive blow against ISIS’s ability to regenerate. Today, I join you all in calling on every nation with detained or displaced personnel in Syria to return your citizens.”
www.rudaw.net/english/midd...
“Repatriating vulnerable populations [..] is a decisive blow against ISIS’s ability to regenerate. Today, I join you all in calling on every nation with detained or displaced personnel in Syria to return your citizens.”
www.rudaw.net/english/midd...
”Repatriating TCNs to COOs and returning Syrians to their areas of origin is the only durable, long-term solution to mitigating the threat of an ISIS resurgence and the humanitarian challenges that the camps
and SDF detention facilities pose.”
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and SDF detention facilities pose.”
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September 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
”Repatriating TCNs to COOs and returning Syrians to their areas of origin is the only durable, long-term solution to mitigating the threat of an ISIS resurgence and the humanitarian challenges that the camps
and SDF detention facilities pose.”
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and SDF detention facilities pose.”
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France repatriates 10 children and their mothers
Lawyer Marie Dose, hailed the move. "For families who have waited more than six years for the return of their grandchildren, nephews and nieces, this is an immense and indescribable relief.”
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Lawyer Marie Dose, hailed the move. "For families who have waited more than six years for the return of their grandchildren, nephews and nieces, this is an immense and indescribable relief.”
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France repatriates three women and 10 children from Syrian prisons
Two of them have been taken into police custody, while the third faces possible indictment, anti-terror prosecutors said.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
France repatriates 10 children and their mothers
Lawyer Marie Dose, hailed the move. "For families who have waited more than six years for the return of their grandchildren, nephews and nieces, this is an immense and indescribable relief.”
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
Lawyer Marie Dose, hailed the move. "For families who have waited more than six years for the return of their grandchildren, nephews and nieces, this is an immense and indescribable relief.”
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
France repatriates 10 children and their mothers
Lawyer Marie Dose, hailed the move. "For families who have waited more than six years for the return of their grandchildren, nephews and nieces, this is an immense and indescribable relief.”
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
Lawyer Marie Dose, hailed the move. "For families who have waited more than six years for the return of their grandchildren, nephews and nieces, this is an immense and indescribable relief.”
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
France repatriates three women and 10 children from Syrian prisons
Two of them have been taken into police custody, while the third faces possible indictment, anti-terror prosecutors said.
www.lemonde.fr
September 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
France repatriates 10 children and their mothers
Lawyer Marie Dose, hailed the move. "For families who have waited more than six years for the return of their grandchildren, nephews and nieces, this is an immense and indescribable relief.”
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
Lawyer Marie Dose, hailed the move. "For families who have waited more than six years for the return of their grandchildren, nephews and nieces, this is an immense and indescribable relief.”
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
NEW RTC REPORT
Supporting Returnee Families:
Guidance for States and Communities on Reception, Reintegration, and Rehabilitation
Key principles and Recommendations from RTC Sweden and RTC Denmark
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Supporting Returnee Families:
Guidance for States and Communities on Reception, Reintegration, and Rehabilitation
Key principles and Recommendations from RTC Sweden and RTC Denmark
www.repatriatethechildren.org/reception-of...
September 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NEW RTC REPORT
Supporting Returnee Families:
Guidance for States and Communities on Reception, Reintegration, and Rehabilitation
Key principles and Recommendations from RTC Sweden and RTC Denmark
www.repatriatethechildren.org/reception-of...
Supporting Returnee Families:
Guidance for States and Communities on Reception, Reintegration, and Rehabilitation
Key principles and Recommendations from RTC Sweden and RTC Denmark
www.repatriatethechildren.org/reception-of...
Baghdad is concerned about threats to its national security emanating from al-Hol and is hosting a conference with states with citizens in the camp to discuss mechanisms to empty and dismantle the facility.
Iraq has repatriated 18,000 citizens.
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Iraq has repatriated 18,000 citizens.
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August 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Baghdad is concerned about threats to its national security emanating from al-Hol and is hosting a conference with states with citizens in the camp to discuss mechanisms to empty and dismantle the facility.
Iraq has repatriated 18,000 citizens.
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Iraq has repatriated 18,000 citizens.
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”Repatriation will also reduce the risk of an ISIS resurgence in the region and help ensure a stable future for Syria.”
”The only durable solution to the humanitarian and security crisis in these displaced persons camps in northeast Syria is for countries of origin to repatriate, rehabilitate, reintegrate, and where appropriate, ensure accountability for their nationals.”
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United States Appreciates Tanzania’s Repatriation of Displaced Persons from Northeast Syria - United States Department of State
With U.S. government assistance, Tanzania repatriated one woman and three children from the Roj displaced persons camp in northeast Syria on Monday, August 11. Approximately 14,500 individuals from mo...
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August 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
”Repatriation will also reduce the risk of an ISIS resurgence in the region and help ensure a stable future for Syria.”
”The only durable solution to the humanitarian and security crisis in these displaced persons camps in northeast Syria is for countries of origin to repatriate, rehabilitate, reintegrate, and where appropriate, ensure accountability for their nationals.”
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
United States Appreciates Tanzania’s Repatriation of Displaced Persons from Northeast Syria - United States Department of State
With U.S. government assistance, Tanzania repatriated one woman and three children from the Roj displaced persons camp in northeast Syria on Monday, August 11. Approximately 14,500 individuals from mo...
www.state.gov
August 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
”The only durable solution to the humanitarian and security crisis in these displaced persons camps in northeast Syria is for countries of origin to repatriate, rehabilitate, reintegrate, and where appropriate, ensure accountability for their nationals.”
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RTC Sweden calls for accountability for the genocide committed by ISIS. The international community must intensify its efforts to support Yazidi survivors in every necessary way, to hold the perpetrators accountable, and to prevent a resurgence of ISIS.
August 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
RTC Sweden calls for accountability for the genocide committed by ISIS. The international community must intensify its efforts to support Yazidi survivors in every necessary way, to hold the perpetrators accountable, and to prevent a resurgence of ISIS.
“Our interagency efforts have given this child, who has known nothing of life outside of the camps, a future free from the influence and dangers of ISIS terrorism,” the U.S. says, while urging other countries to follow suit for their nationals.
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July 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Our interagency efforts have given this child, who has known nothing of life outside of the camps, a future free from the influence and dangers of ISIS terrorism,” the U.S. says, while urging other countries to follow suit for their nationals.
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U.S. State Department: ”Every country must take responsibility for its nationals in northeast #Syria and not look to others to solve the problem for them. They should also share in the burden incurred in caring for and repatriating their nationals.”
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Repatriation of Unaccompanied U.S. Citizen Minor from Northeast Syria - United States Department of State
Last week the United States repatriated a U.S. citizen minor from a displaced persons camp in northeast Syria for unification with the child’s family. We thank the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U....
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July 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
U.S. State Department: ”Every country must take responsibility for its nationals in northeast #Syria and not look to others to solve the problem for them. They should also share in the burden incurred in caring for and repatriating their nationals.”
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Alla svenska barn från Roj-lägret i Syrien har fått komma hem – förutom tre
”Det är en grym åtgärd att föreslå att separera en familj i kris, när det finns bättre lösningar. Barnens bästa måste utredas, det är socialtjänstens jobb, inte UD:s”
-RTC Sweden
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”Det är en grym åtgärd att föreslå att separera en familj i kris, när det finns bättre lösningar. Barnens bästa måste utredas, det är socialtjänstens jobb, inte UD:s”
-RTC Sweden
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June 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Alla svenska barn från Roj-lägret i Syrien har fått komma hem – förutom tre
”Det är en grym åtgärd att föreslå att separera en familj i kris, när det finns bättre lösningar. Barnens bästa måste utredas, det är socialtjänstens jobb, inte UD:s”
-RTC Sweden
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”Det är en grym åtgärd att föreslå att separera en familj i kris, när det finns bättre lösningar. Barnens bästa måste utredas, det är socialtjänstens jobb, inte UD:s”
-RTC Sweden
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@etc.se börjar med att fråga om tillståndet för familjen i lägret. Efter ett tag kommer Yasmiin på en mening som sammanfattar allt:
– Det här är inte en plats för människor.
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– Det här är inte en plats för människor.
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De sista svenska barnen i IS-läger
Mamman Yasmiin vill till Småland: ”Barnens dröm är att få leka i en park”.
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June 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
@etc.se börjar med att fråga om tillståndet för familjen i lägret. Efter ett tag kommer Yasmiin på en mening som sammanfattar allt:
– Det här är inte en plats för människor.
www.etc.se/inrikes/haer...
– Det här är inte en plats för människor.
www.etc.se/inrikes/haer...
“It is not a place for humans,” says the mother of three Swedish children about their captivity in the #Roj camp, NE #Syria. Their grandfather in Sweden adds, “The children have done nothing to deserve this. They must come home!”
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A father’s fight to find out what happened to his son who joined ISIS
When a 19-year-old Swede joined ISIL (ISIS), his father was left to bear the weight of his decision.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
“It is not a place for humans,” says the mother of three Swedish children about their captivity in the #Roj camp, NE #Syria. Their grandfather in Sweden adds, “The children have done nothing to deserve this. They must come home!”
www.aljazeera.com/features/lon...
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Reposted by Repatriate the Children - Sweden
Thomas Hammarberg and I published this op ed piece today in DN (Swedish Daily) urging the Swedish government to return their nationals, especially their vulnerable children from NE Syria.
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DN Debatt. ”Svenska barn är Sveriges ansvar – alltid”
DN Debatt. Tre svenska barn befinner sig fortfarande i IS-lägren i norra Syrien. Sverige måste agera och ta hem dem, skriver fem experter.
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May 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Thomas Hammarberg and I published this op ed piece today in DN (Swedish Daily) urging the Swedish government to return their nationals, especially their vulnerable children from NE Syria.
www.dn.se/debatt/svens...
www.dn.se/debatt/svens...
Vi skriver på DN Debatt med @niaolainf.bsky.social Thomas Hammarberg, Jan Axel Nordlander och Pål Wrange:
De goda nyheterna är att barnen inte behöver vara i lägret, utan kan tas hem till Sverige – om så bara Sveriges regering godkänner och möjliggör beslutet.
www.dn.se/debatt/svens...
De goda nyheterna är att barnen inte behöver vara i lägret, utan kan tas hem till Sverige – om så bara Sveriges regering godkänner och möjliggör beslutet.
www.dn.se/debatt/svens...
DN Debatt. ”Svenska barn är Sveriges ansvar – alltid”
DN Debatt. Tre svenska barn befinner sig fortfarande i IS-lägren i norra Syrien. Sverige måste agera och ta hem dem, skriver fem experter.
www.dn.se
May 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Vi skriver på DN Debatt med @niaolainf.bsky.social Thomas Hammarberg, Jan Axel Nordlander och Pål Wrange:
De goda nyheterna är att barnen inte behöver vara i lägret, utan kan tas hem till Sverige – om så bara Sveriges regering godkänner och möjliggör beslutet.
www.dn.se/debatt/svens...
De goda nyheterna är att barnen inte behöver vara i lägret, utan kan tas hem till Sverige – om så bara Sveriges regering godkänner och möjliggör beslutet.
www.dn.se/debatt/svens...
New RTC Sweden Policy Brief:
Advancing Security, Stability, and Justice in Syria: Resolving the Status of Third-Country Nationals with IS Affiliation Detained in Northeast Syria as a Children’s Rights Issue
www.repatriatethechildren.org/publications
Advancing Security, Stability, and Justice in Syria: Resolving the Status of Third-Country Nationals with IS Affiliation Detained in Northeast Syria as a Children’s Rights Issue
www.repatriatethechildren.org/publications
May 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New RTC Sweden Policy Brief:
Advancing Security, Stability, and Justice in Syria: Resolving the Status of Third-Country Nationals with IS Affiliation Detained in Northeast Syria as a Children’s Rights Issue
www.repatriatethechildren.org/publications
Advancing Security, Stability, and Justice in Syria: Resolving the Status of Third-Country Nationals with IS Affiliation Detained in Northeast Syria as a Children’s Rights Issue
www.repatriatethechildren.org/publications
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2. “In a New Era for Syria, States Must Take Responsibility for Their Islamic State-Affiliated Prisoners and Families” by Beatrice Eriksson (www.justsecurity.org/108472/syria...) (@rtc-sweden.bsky.social)
In a New Era for Syria, States Must Take Responsibility for Their Islamic State-Affiliated Prisoners and Families
Countries have an obligation to repatriate their Islamic State-affiliated citizens held in unlawful detention camps in Syria.
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April 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
2. “In a New Era for Syria, States Must Take Responsibility for Their Islamic State-Affiliated Prisoners and Families” by Beatrice Eriksson (www.justsecurity.org/108472/syria...) (@rtc-sweden.bsky.social)