Islamic State and Special Forces Soldiers

Canada: Canada is bombing Islamic State terrorists in Iraq and Syria and lending its special forces soldiers to assist Kurds trying to beat back the extremist group that seized control of significant territory in the region last year, according to Globe and Mail. In response, Islamic State forces have called on adherents to attack Canadians. The Harper government is expected to frame this big increase in the scope of biometric screening as necessary because the security risks faced by Canada are greater now. Two soldiers in Canada were killed in October by self-professed jihadis. Last fall, security officials estimated about 80 individuals have travelled abroad to participate in terrorist activity in the Middle East and North Africa and have since returned to Canada. Ottawa is also concerned about the threat posed by people who have travelled overseas to fight jihad and then return, having become even more radicalized and posing a threat here at home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.