4 of 10 Norwegian IS convicted, released
In 2015 the first sentences were dropped.Three years later four out of ten Norwegian IS convicts have been released, according to NRK. Two of…
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IS connected woman had a bomb recipe on her cellphone
A 31 year old Somalian mother of five who was sentenced in Norway for attempts to join IS, had recipes of explosives on her mobile…
Uigur expelled from Norway, as PST believes he is affiliated with IS
An Uigur, who has been living in Norway has been charged by the Police Security Service (PST) for terrorism in Syria, reported VG newspaper. …
Twelve people wanted by PST for Islamic State (IS) affiliation
The Police Security Service (PST) wants to locate 12 people whose whereabouts are unknown after the IS caliphate has fallen. Senior Advisor, Martin Bernsen…
IS-sympathizer detained
A foreign woman in her 30’s has been charged with attempting to travel to Syria to join IS, and has been incarcerated for four weeks…
PST fear that those who joined IS to fight may come back home to Norway
“About 40 foreign warriors with ties to Norway are missing in Syria. If they come back unnoticed to Norway, we have a problem,” says PST….
Norway donates NOK 80 million to IS-liberated territories in Syria
Norway sends NOK 80 million to humanitarian organizations that help people fleeing from the war zones in Syria, reports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. …
The government will continue the military contribution against IS in Iraq, but moving force to Anbar province
The 60 Norwegian soldiers who train Iraqi security forces in the fight against IS will be moved from Erbil in northern Iraq to Anbar province…
Solberg: – We have an obligation and a moral responsibility to fight IS
The international community must use all necessary means to stop the IS destruction, says Prime Minister Erna Solberg. – The fight against IS is part…
Extended indictment for IS defector from Verdal
The accused terrorist IS defector from Verdal, Oslo District Court Thursday was remanded for another four weeks. In addition, the indictment was extended to include…
Norway not high on the list of ISIL targets, according to Military Intelligence
The war against extremist group ISIL has brought results, but the number of terrorist attempts will persist into 2017.Nevertheless, the threat assessment of ISIL in…
Ubaydullah Hussain charged with terrorist recruitment
Ubaydullah Hussain (31) is the first in Norway to be charged with terrorist recruitment. He also helped with advice, purchasing the equipment and disclosure of…
Norwegian IS defector risks being charged with terrorism in Turkey
The Norwegian IS defector who are in prison in Turkey demanded to be released but this was rejected by the court. Turkish authorities are now…
PST confirms some notice on possible affiliation between some asylum seekers and IS
Police Security Service (PST) continuously receives reports of concern that asylum seekers may be linked to extremist group IS. None of the above have not…
Søreide: Cautious optimism in the fight against IS
Defence Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide says military efforts alone will not be enough to stop the extremist group IS. Stabilisation measures will also play an…
Norwegian who have fought in Syria confesses to fighting along IS
The Norwegian-Chechen 23-year-old who is accused of having traveled from Norway to Syria and who next week will have to meet in Oslo District Court,…
Norway warns of tougher battle against IS
The government convened a press conference on Monday on further contributions in the fight against extremist group IS. Prime Minister Erna Solberg , the Foreign…
Norwegian helicopter pilot reportedly enrolled in ISIS in 2014
A Norwegian helicopter pilot reportedly enrolled in ISIS in 2014, according to the personnel files of the extremist Islamist group. The British newspaper The Telegraph…