Syrian Democratic Forces capture 'Irish citizen' in anti-ISIS operation

The Irish passport-holder is a man in his mid 40s, who previously lived and worked as a security guard in Dublin.

Sun, 06 Jan, 2019 - 19:27

The Department of Foreign Affairs is checking reports that an Irish man has been arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighting ISIS in eastern Syria.

The Kurdish-led SDF has issued a statement claiming it has arrested five men - including one from Ireland, two from America and two from Pakistan.

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