#Singapore says citizens fighting in #syria pose threat upon return
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Singapore on Wednesday expressed concern at the risk of militant attacks posed by local and foreign jihadis returning to Southeast Asia after fighting in Syria. Interior Minister Teo Chee Hean said returning fighters have the skills to carry out terror attacks or support others planning them. “The presence of former foreign fighters in our region — whether they originate from Southeast Asia or elsewhere — is a security threat to us,” Teo told parliament. “This threat is magnified if these returnee fighters are Singaporeans.” read more