US prisoners 'radicalised'

US authorities believe as many as three dozen Americans who converted to Islam in prison have travelled to Yemen, possibly to train with al Qaida, according to a Senate report.

US prisoners 'radicalised'

US authorities believe as many as three dozen Americans who converted to Islam in prison have travelled to Yemen, possibly to train with al Qaida, according to a Senate report.

The “radicalisation” of the individuals has alarmed US officials, even though no evidence has tied them to terror activities.

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