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The women of IS: Part three

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Leila was taken to IS at age 12, married at 13, and imprisoned twice upon return—her story exposes systemic failures in justice.

This final episode examines the chaotic repatriation and justice for women linked to the Islamic State, exploring cases from Russia to Central Asia and Iraq. It highlights systemic injustices, societal stigma, and the recent escape from al-Hol camp, revealing ongoing security threats and propaganda efforts by IS.

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