Albanian sentenced to prison in Australia, fought for terrorist groups in Syria

2023-06-27 17:28:23Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Albanian sentenced to prison in Australia, fought for terrorist groups in Syria
Agim Ajazi will stay behind bars for 8 years

A 34-year-old Albanian in Australia has been sentenced to 8 years and 2 months in prison after he was radicalized and fought for terrorist groups in Syria. Australian media reports that in addition, he has been mocked online about beheading prisoners.

Agim Ajazi was found guilty of 3 charges in the Supreme Court in Brisbane on Tuesday. They included supporting terrorism and participating in hostile activities in a foreign country.

Last month, the court heard the 34-year-old, who lived on the Gold Coast, traveled to Turkey in 2013. From 2014, he made regular crossings to the Syrian border to fight as a soldier in "extremely fierce" battles.

Ayazi did this over a two-year period with the aim of forcibly overthrowing the Syrian government and establishing a state governed under Sharia law.

Although they had the same goal, it was acknowledged that Ajazi was not a member of any specific terrorist group. His lawyer argued that he only once associated with the Jabhat al-Nusra group.

During this time, Ajazi made regular posts on social networks about beheading prisoners captured during battles. However, at no time was it claimed that he himself carried out any execution.

Ajazi also encouraged Americans to enter Russian churches and start cutting heads.

However, the Albanian has started to regret it. He described his behavior at this time as attention-seeking and immature. Now he thinks that terrorist organizations are hypocrites and brainwash young people.

The judge in the case said Ajazi has shown a reasonable level of remorse despite once telling a reporter that fighting in Syria was fun. Until now, Ajazi has suffered 3 years in detention. According to the media, in 2026 he may ask for parole.


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