How a young woman became an ISIS bride — and then an informant, helping save others

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Published on September 13, 2026 • Originally reported by Tom Bowman. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
S. was born in Pakistan to Somali parents and raised in Canada. She joined ISIS as a young woman and eventually escaped, becoming an informant against the group.

A young Canadian mother shares her memories of being an ISIS bride, and her harrowing escape from the extremist group.

(Image credit: Illustration by Hanna Barczyk for NPR)

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