Authorities on the Spanish island of Tenerife continue to search for British teenager Jay Slater, who has been missing for a week after attending a music festival. Slater, 19, went missing after attending the NRG festival in the south of the island.

Jay Slater: Search continues for British teenager missing on Spanish island for a week

A troubled British teenager who threw a six-year-old French boy from a viewing platform at London's Tate Modern art gallery was on Friday jailed for life.

Judge Maura McGowan told Jonty Bravery, 18, he would spend at least 15 years in custody for attempting to murder the boy in front of horrified crowds on August 4 last year.

But she also said: "You may never be released."

The young boy, who cannot be identified because of his age, was hurled head first off the 10th floor gantry and plunged 30 metres (100 feet) on to a fifth-floor roof below.&nbsp;

He broke his spine, legs and arms and suffered a head injury in the fall. His condition has since improved but he still requires round-the-clock care and may never fully recover.

Sentencing Bravery at the Central Criminal Court judge McGowan said what he had done was "callous" and "beyond imagination".

She told him he would remain "a grave danger to the public", adding: "You almost killed that six-year-old boy... The injuries you caused are horrific.&nbsp;

"That little boy has suffered permanent and life-changing injuries."

I AM MAD --

Bravery has been detained in a high-security psychiatric unit since the attack, which he said he carried out because he had not been given proper treatment for mental health issues.&nbsp;

The burly teenager, who was 17 at the time, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the age of five and has a personality disorder.&nbsp;

Psychiatrists said he also had psychopathic traits, although he had not been formally assessed for the condition.

When challenged about what he had done on the day of the attack, he is said to have smirked and replied: "Yes, I am mad... It's not my fault. It's social services' fault."

Questions have been raised about how he was able to carry out the attack, as he was living in supported accommodation and under the care of social services in west London.&nbsp;

The court was told he had also indicated he would carry out such an attack, in a secret recording purported to have been made by his carers that was never shared.&nbsp;

A forensic consultant psychiatrist told the court on Thursday it was unlikely Bravery would ever be considered for release into the community.

Judge McGowan said she had weighed the submissions of medical experts in the case, and concluded that he would not get more treatment in a secure unit than in prison.

She reduced the sentence because of his age and his early guilty plea.

But she told him: "I cannot emphasise too clearly that this is not a 15-year sentence. The sentence is detention for life. The minimum term is 15 years.

"Your release cannot be considered before then. You may never be released."

Bravery, who followed proceedings via videolink, showed no emotion as the sentence was passed.

A troubled British teenager who threw a six-year-old French boy from a viewing platform at London's Tate Modern art gallery was on Friday jailed for life. Judge Maura McGowan told Jonty Bravery, 18, he would spend at least 15 years in custody for attempting to murder the boy in front of horrified crowds on August 4 last year.

A troubled British teenager who threw a six-year-old French boy from a viewing platform at London's Tate Modern art gallery was on Friday jailed for life. Judge Maura McGowan told Jonty Bravery, 18, he would spend at least 15 years in custody for attempting to murder the boy in front of horrified crowds on August 4 last year. But she also said: "You may never be released." The young boy, who cannot be identified because of his age, was hurled head first off the 10th floor gantry and plunged 30 metres (100 feet) on to a fifth-floor roof below. He broke his spine, legs and arms and suffered a head injury in the fall. His condition has since improved but he still requires round-the-clock care and may never fully recover. Sentencing Bravery at the Central Criminal Court judge McGowan said what he had done was "callous" and "beyond imagination". She told him he would remain "a grave danger to the public", adding: "You almost killed that six-year-old boy... The injuries you caused are horrific. "That little boy has suffered permanent and life-changing injuries." I AM MAD -- Bravery has been detained in a high-security psychiatric unit since the attack, which he said he carried out because he had not been given proper treatment for mental health issues. The burly teenager, who was 17 at the time, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the age of five and has a personality disorder. Psychiatrists said he also had psychopathic traits, although he had not been formally assessed for the condition. When challenged about what he had done on the day of the attack, he is said to have smirked and replied: "Yes, I am mad... It's not my fault. It's social services' fault." Questions have been raised about how he was able to carry out the attack, as he was living in supported accommodation and under the care of social services in west London. The court was told he had also indicated he would carry out such an attack, in a secret recording purported to have been made by his carers that was never shared. A forensic consultant psychiatrist told the court on Thursday it was unlikely Bravery would ever be considered for release into the community. Judge McGowan said she had weighed the submissions of medical experts in the case, and concluded that he would not get more treatment in a secure unit than in prison. She reduced the sentence because of his age and his early guilty plea. But she told him: "I cannot emphasise too clearly that this is not a 15-year sentence. The sentence is detention for life. The minimum term is 15 years. "Your release cannot be considered before then. You may never be released." Bravery, who followed proceedings via videolink, showed no emotion as the sentence was passed.

UK teen who threw French boy off gallery balcony jailed for life

A 15-year-old girl went missing in Malaysian Jungle. Malaysian police said on August 5 they have stepped up efforts to find a 15-year-old UK girl who went missing from a resort near Kuala Lumpur on the weekend

Fineprint: Search for Missing UK teen enters Day 9

The baby son of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who left London to join the Islamic State group, has died in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Friday.

Begum, 19, who was stripped of her citizenship by the British government despite her wish to return, gave birth last month in a refugee camp in northeast Syria.

The baby died of pneumonia, according to a medical certificate, the BBC reported.&nbsp;

She had previously given birth to two other children who are said to have died, apparently from illness and malnutrition.

SDF spokesman Mustefa Bali confirmed the death to AFP but declined to specify how or when it happened. He had previously denied the baby had died in a Twitter post that has since been deleted.

Her case has highlighted a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or bar them from entry as the so-called Islamic State group's "caliphate" crumbles.

The runaway teen, who left East London for Syria when she was 15 years-old with two other schoolgirls, said last month she wanted to return to Britain after fleeing fighting between the terror group and US-backed forces.

At the time, Ms Begum told the BBC: "Losing my children the way I lost them, I don't want to lose this baby as well and this is really not a place to raise children, this camp."

But public sentiment hardened against Begum after she showed little remorse about IS attacks in media interviews from the refugee camp in eastern Syria.

Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked her citizenship, deeming her a security risk, although the government had hinted her newborn son could be treated differently.

After news of the baby boy's death emerged, senior opposition figure Diane Abbott criticised the government's decision.

"It is against international law to make someone stateless, and now an innocent child has died as a result of a British woman being stripped of her citizenship," she tweeted.

"This is callous and inhumane."

A mass exodus from the jihadists' last redoubt in eastern Syria has sparked a humanitarian emergency, as the SDF leads an offensive to smash the last remnants of the IS territory.

The International Rescue Committee on Friday said that 12,000 women and children had arrived at the Kurdish-run Al-Hol camp since Wednesday.

Since December, at least 100 people have died en route to the camp or shortly after arriving, mostly children under five, the IRC said.

The baby son of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who left London to join the Islamic State group, has died in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Friday.

The baby son of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who left London to join the Islamic State group, has died in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Friday. Begum, 19, who was stripped of her citizenship by the British government despite her wish to return, gave birth last month in a refugee camp in northeast Syria. The baby died of pneumonia, according to a medical certificate, the BBC reported. She had previously given birth to two other children who are said to have died, apparently from illness and malnutrition. SDF spokesman Mustefa Bali confirmed the death to AFP but declined to specify how or when it happened. He had previously denied the baby had died in a Twitter post that has since been deleted. Her case has highlighted a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or bar them from entry as the so-called Islamic State group's "caliphate" crumbles. The runaway teen, who left East London for Syria when she was 15 years-old with two other schoolgirls, said last month she wanted to return to Britain after fleeing fighting between the terror group and US-backed forces. At the time, Ms Begum told the BBC: "Losing my children the way I lost them, I don't want to lose this baby as well and this is really not a place to raise children, this camp." But public sentiment hardened against Begum after she showed little remorse about IS attacks in media interviews from the refugee camp in eastern Syria. Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked her citizenship, deeming her a security risk, although the government had hinted her newborn son could be treated differently. After news of the baby boy's death emerged, senior opposition figure Diane Abbott criticised the government's decision. "It is against international law to make someone stateless, and now an innocent child has died as a result of a British woman being stripped of her citizenship," she tweeted. "This is callous and inhumane." A mass exodus from the jihadists' last redoubt in eastern Syria has sparked a humanitarian emergency, as the SDF leads an offensive to smash the last remnants of the IS territory. The International Rescue Committee on Friday said that 12,000 women and children had arrived at the Kurdish-run Al-Hol camp since Wednesday. Since December, at least 100 people have died en route to the camp or shortly after arriving, mostly children under five, the IRC said.

British Islamic State teen bride Shamima Begum's newborn son dies in Syria: SDF

The father of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-teen-runaway-who-joined-is-wants-to-come-home-197390">London teenager Shamima Begum</a>, who married an Islamic State group militant in Syria, insisted in an interview with AFP on Monday that Britain must take her back before deciding any punishment.

Begum, who gave <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-teen-who-joined-is-has-given-birth-in-syria-family-197927">birth this month in a refugee camp</a>, has said she wants to come home -- but the British government has decided to revoke her citizenship, calling her a security threat.

The 19-year-old's father Ahmed Ali said that while his daughter had made mistakes, Britain was duty-bound to let her return.

"The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-says-is-teen-shamima-begum-not-eligible-for-citizenship-198689">British government should take her back</a> because she is a British citizen," said Ali, who has been following Begum's plight from a remote village in northeastern Bangladesh.

"If she has committed any crime, they should bring her back to London, to her country, and punish her there."

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/family-of-is-teen-shamima-begum-to-fight-uk-decision-to-strip-citizenship-198973">Begum left the UK for Syria with two school friends in 2015</a>, when she was just 15, and her case has caused political divisions in Britain.

It highlights a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or bar them as the so-called "caliphate" crumbles.

Public sentiment hardened against Begum after she showed little remorse about IS attacks in media interviews from the camp in eastern Syria, where she arrived after fleeing fighting between the terror group and US-backed forces.

Ali, 60, said comments he had made to a London newspaper saying he backed UK interior minister Sajid Javid's decision to strip Begum of her nationality had been "misinterpreted".

"I don't think that (to revoke Begum's citizenship) was a right thing to do," he said.

"To err is human. You and I can both can make a mistake. It is OK to commit an error, all humans do that. One feels sad if a child commits a mistake," he told AFP.

Ali, who lives with his second wife in the village of Daorai in Sunamganj district, said he felt sorry for his daughter and believed she may have been brainwashed into joining IS.

"It was certainly a mistake to go to IS. Perhaps it was because she was a child. She may not have gone there (Syria) willingly. She may have been ill-advised by other people," he said.

Ahmed last saw his daughter in Britain just two months before she fled to Syria with Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase in March 2015.

He says she did not show any sign of having been radicalised. "I did not see any such thing at all."&nbsp;

He also highlighted how the Bangladesh government has declared that Begum would not be allowed into the country.

The British government reportedly believes that Begum was entitled to claim Bangladesh citizenship, though this is disputed by the South Asian country.

"She can't come to Bangladesh since she is not a citizen of this country," he said.

Tasnime Akunjee, a lawyer for Begum's family, earlier said the teenager was born in Britain and had never had a Bangladeshi passport.

The father of London teenager Shamima Begum, who married an Islamic State group militant in Syria, insisted in an interview with AFP on Monday that Britain must take her back before deciding any punishment.

The father of London teenager Shamima Begum, who married an Islamic State group militant in Syria, insisted in an interview with AFP on Monday that Britain must take her back before deciding any punishment. Begum, who gave birth this month in a refugee camp, has said she wants to come home -- but the British government has decided to revoke her citizenship, calling her a security threat. The 19-year-old's father Ahmed Ali said that while his daughter had made mistakes, Britain was duty-bound to let her return. "The British government should take her back because she is a British citizen," said Ali, who has been following Begum's plight from a remote village in northeastern Bangladesh. "If she has committed any crime, they should bring her back to London, to her country, and punish her there." Begum left the UK for Syria with two school friends in 2015, when she was just 15, and her case has caused political divisions in Britain. It highlights a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or bar them as the so-called "caliphate" crumbles. Public sentiment hardened against Begum after she showed little remorse about IS attacks in media interviews from the camp in eastern Syria, where she arrived after fleeing fighting between the terror group and US-backed forces. Ali, 60, said comments he had made to a London newspaper saying he backed UK interior minister Sajid Javid's decision to strip Begum of her nationality had been "misinterpreted". "I don't think that (to revoke Begum's citizenship) was a right thing to do," he said. "To err is human. You and I can both can make a mistake. It is OK to commit an error, all humans do that. One feels sad if a child commits a mistake," he told AFP. Ali, who lives with his second wife in the village of Daorai in Sunamganj district, said he felt sorry for his daughter and believed she may have been brainwashed into joining IS. "It was certainly a mistake to go to IS. Perhaps it was because she was a child. She may not have gone there (Syria) willingly. She may have been ill-advised by other people," he said. Ahmed last saw his daughter in Britain just two months before she fled to Syria with Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase in March 2015. He says she did not show any sign of having been radicalised. "I did not see any such thing at all." He also highlighted how the Bangladesh government has declared that Begum would not be allowed into the country. The British government reportedly believes that Begum was entitled to claim Bangladesh citizenship, though this is disputed by the South Asian country. "She can't come to Bangladesh since she is not a citizen of this country," he said. Tasnime Akunjee, a lawyer for Begum's family, earlier said the teenager was born in Britain and had never had a Bangladeshi passport.

Bangladesh: Father of Islamic State teen Shamima Begum says Britain must take her back

The family of a London teenager who joined the Islamic State group in Syria said Friday it would challenge the British government's decision to revoke her citizenship.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-teen-begum-asks-uk-to-show-more-mercy-198901">Shamima Begum travelled to Syria in 2015</a> aged just 15 but has now fled the crumbling "caliphate" and says she wants to come home, after giving birth in a refugee camp last weekend.

A letter to interior minister Sajid Javid written by Begum's sister Renu on behalf of her family also called on the government to help bring her newborn son to Britain.

The fate of the 19-year-old has triggered a fierce debate in Britain, with the government telling her family this week that it was revoking her citizenship.

"We hope you understand our position in this respect and why we must, therefore, assist Shamima in challenging your decision to take away the one thing that is her only hope at rehabilitation, her British citizenship," the family's letter said.

Renu Begum's letter also asked Javid to help "in bringing my nephew home to us".

It said Shamima Begum's status would now be a matter for British courts to decide.

'Shocked' by decision

International law prevents a government from rendering a person stateless, but Britain reportedly believes that Begum also has Bangladeshi citizenship due to her parents, although she was born in Britain.

The Bangladeshi government said there was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-says-is-teen-shamima-begum-not-eligible-for-citizenship-198689">"no question" of her being allowed to enter</a>, and there is a legal argument about whether simply having Bangladeshi parents bestows citizenship.

Begum's baby was born before she was told of the decision to revoke her citizenship, and is therefore British and has a right to return.

The teenager said she was "shocked" by Britain's decision, saying "if you take that away from me, I don't have anything. I don't think they are allowed to do that."

She has mentioned the possibility of applying for citizenship in the Netherlands because her husband, an IS fighter believed to be held by Kurdish forces in Syria, is a Dutch national.

'Set fire to nation's emotions'

Public sentiment hardened against Begum after she showed little remorse in initial interviews from the refugee camp.

Her family said on Friday they were "shocked and appalled" at the "vile comments" she made in the media.

"I have watched Shamima on our televisions open her mouth and set fire to our nation's emotions," said her sister's letter.

"These are not representative of British values, and my family entirely reject the comments she has made, but... we as her family cannot simply abandon her."

The family argued that it made "every fathomable effort" to prevent her from joining IS, which it called a "murderous and misogynistic cult".

Begum and two school friends fled her east London home to join the terror network four years ago.

With IS crumbling, many European countries are now having to confront whether to bring back its citizens who travelled to join the group and prosecute them at home, or bar them from entry over security concerns.

Some 400 people who joined IS in the early stages of the Syria conflict have since returned to Britain and around 40 of them have been prosecuted.

There are believed to be around 10 British women who travelled to support IS who are now refugees in Syria.

Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday that Begum should be allowed to return.

"Taking somebody's citizenship away is not the right thing to do. I think she should be brought back."

Javid told lawmakers Wednesday that revoking citizenship was "a powerful tool" not used lightly.&nbsp;

"But when someone turns their back on (our) fundamental values and supports terror they don't have an automatic right to return to the UK," he said.&nbsp;

He has previously said that more than 100 individuals had already been deprived of their British citizenship.

Javid hinted that Begum's newborn son -- her third child, after her previous son and daughter died in recent months -- could be treated differently.

"Children should not suffer, so if a parent does lose their British citizenship it does not affect the rights of their child," he said.

The family of a London teenager who joined the Islamic State group in Syria said Friday it would challenge the British government's decision to revoke her citizenship.

The family of a London teenager who joined the Islamic State group in Syria said Friday it would challenge the British government's decision to revoke her citizenship. Shamima Begum travelled to Syria in 2015 aged just 15 but has now fled the crumbling "caliphate" and says she wants to come home, after giving birth in a refugee camp last weekend. A letter to interior minister Sajid Javid written by Begum's sister Renu on behalf of her family also called on the government to help bring her newborn son to Britain. The fate of the 19-year-old has triggered a fierce debate in Britain, with the government telling her family this week that it was revoking her citizenship. "We hope you understand our position in this respect and why we must, therefore, assist Shamima in challenging your decision to take away the one thing that is her only hope at rehabilitation, her British citizenship," the family's letter said. Renu Begum's letter also asked Javid to help "in bringing my nephew home to us". It said Shamima Begum's status would now be a matter for British courts to decide. 'Shocked' by decision International law prevents a government from rendering a person stateless, but Britain reportedly believes that Begum also has Bangladeshi citizenship due to her parents, although she was born in Britain. The Bangladeshi government said there was "no question" of her being allowed to enter, and there is a legal argument about whether simply having Bangladeshi parents bestows citizenship. Begum's baby was born before she was told of the decision to revoke her citizenship, and is therefore British and has a right to return. The teenager said she was "shocked" by Britain's decision, saying "if you take that away from me, I don't have anything. I don't think they are allowed to do that." She has mentioned the possibility of applying for citizenship in the Netherlands because her husband, an IS fighter believed to be held by Kurdish forces in Syria, is a Dutch national. 'Set fire to nation's emotions' Public sentiment hardened against Begum after she showed little remorse in initial interviews from the refugee camp. Her family said on Friday they were "shocked and appalled" at the "vile comments" she made in the media. "I have watched Shamima on our televisions open her mouth and set fire to our nation's emotions," said her sister's letter. "These are not representative of British values, and my family entirely reject the comments she has made, but... we as her family cannot simply abandon her." The family argued that it made "every fathomable effort" to prevent her from joining IS, which it called a "murderous and misogynistic cult". Begum and two school friends fled her east London home to join the terror network four years ago. With IS crumbling, many European countries are now having to confront whether to bring back its citizens who travelled to join the group and prosecute them at home, or bar them from entry over security concerns. Some 400 people who joined IS in the early stages of the Syria conflict have since returned to Britain and around 40 of them have been prosecuted. There are believed to be around 10 British women who travelled to support IS who are now refugees in Syria. Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday that Begum should be allowed to return. "Taking somebody's citizenship away is not the right thing to do. I think she should be brought back." Javid told lawmakers Wednesday that revoking citizenship was "a powerful tool" not used lightly. "But when someone turns their back on (our) fundamental values and supports terror they don't have an automatic right to return to the UK," he said. He has previously said that more than 100 individuals had already been deprived of their British citizenship. Javid hinted that Begum's newborn son -- her third child, after her previous son and daughter died in recent months -- could be treated differently. "Children should not suffer, so if a parent does lose their British citizenship it does not affect the rights of their child," he said.

Family of IS teen Shamima Begum to fight UK decision to strip citizenship

A <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/british-government-to-strip-teen-who-joined-islamic-state-of-citizenship-lawyer-198405">British teen</a> who joined the Islamic State group has no claim to Bangladeshi nationality, Dhaka's foreign ministry said Wednesday, after the UK government decided to revoke her citizenship.

Shamima Begum, who travelled to Syria in 2015 and now wants to return to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-teen-shocked-after-uk-revokes-her-citizenship-198523">Britain</a> after giving birth in a refugee camp in Syria last week, was stripped of her UK citizenship on Tuesday.

The Home Office reportedly believed that Begum was entitled to claim citizenship in Bangladesh -- a claim disputed by the South Asian country.

"Bangladesh asserts that Ms Shamima Begum is not a Bangladeshi citizen. She is a British citizen by birth and has never applied for dual nationality with Bangladesh," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

"It may also be mentioned that she never visited Bangladesh in the past despite her parental lineage. So, there is no question of her being allowed to enter into Bangladesh," it added.

Tasnime Akunjee, a lawyer for Begum's family, earlier said the teen was born in Britain and had never had a Bangladeshi passport.&nbsp;

A British teen who joined the Islamic State group has no claim to Bangladeshi nationality, Dhaka's foreign ministry said Wednesday, after the UK government decided to revoke her citizenship.

A British teen who joined the Islamic State group has no claim to Bangladeshi nationality, Dhaka's foreign ministry said Wednesday, after the UK government decided to revoke her citizenship. Shamima Begum, who travelled to Syria in 2015 and now wants to return to Britain after giving birth in a refugee camp in Syria last week, was stripped of her UK citizenship on Tuesday. The Home Office reportedly believed that Begum was entitled to claim citizenship in Bangladesh -- a claim disputed by the South Asian country. "Bangladesh asserts that Ms Shamima Begum is not a Bangladeshi citizen. She is a British citizen by birth and has never applied for dual nationality with Bangladesh," the foreign ministry said in a statement. "It may also be mentioned that she never visited Bangladesh in the past despite her parental lineage. So, there is no question of her being allowed to enter into Bangladesh," it added. Tasnime Akunjee, a lawyer for Begum's family, earlier said the teen was born in Britain and had never had a Bangladeshi passport.

Bangladesh says IS teen Shamima Begum not eligible for citizenship

A British<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/british-government-to-strip-teen-who-joined-islamic-state-of-citizenship-lawyer-198405"> teenager who joined the Islamic State group in Syria</a> in 2015 said Wednesday she was shocked by a government decision to revoke her citizenship.

Shamima Begum, who <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-teen-who-joined-is-has-given-birth-in-syria-family-197927">now wants to return home</a> after giving birth in a refugee camp in Syria last weekend, said the order was "unjust".

"I am a bit shocked," she told ITV News after learning of the move which was announced in a letter Tuesday from Britain's interior ministry to her mother in London.

"It's a bit upsetting and frustrating. I feel like it's a bit unjust on me and my son."

Begum's fate has stirred controversy since she and two friends fled her east London home to join the terror network four years ago when she was aged just 15.

The case highlights a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or barring them over security concerns as the so-called "caliphate" crumbles.

A spokeswoman for the interior ministry said on Tuesday it would not comment on individual cases, "but any decisions to deprive individuals of their citizenship are based on all available evidence and not taken lightly".

She added that interior minister Sajid Javid was intent on prioritising "the safety and security of Britain and the people who live here".

"In order to protect this country, he has the power to deprive someone of their British citizenship where it would not render them stateless."

Begum gave birth to her third child at the weekend, and appealed to British authorities to show "compassion" by allowing her to raise the baby in Britain -- while expressing no regret over having joined IS.

'All legal avenues'

In the ministry's letter sent to Begum's mother, it said the teen had the right to appeal the order.

A lawyer for her family said it was disappointed with the move.

"(The) family are very disappointed with the... intention to have an order made depriving Shamima of her citizenship," Tasnime Akunjee said on Twitter.

"We are considering all legal avenues to challenge this decision."

Begum, who is of Bangladeshi heritage, was born in Britain, has never had a Bangladeshi passport and is not a dual citizen, according to Akunjee.

The interior ministry reportedly believes that she is entitled to claim citizenship in the south Asian country.

Chiranjiv Sarker, head of the consular wing and dual nationality issues at Bangladesh's foreign ministry, told AFP it was aware of the case but had not received any contact from the family.

"So far none of her family members (has) approached us," he said. "What I learn from newspapers is that Shamima was trying to return to Britain."

He added that, if approached, the ministry would need to try to verify Begum's Bangladeshi heritage to assess any possible eligibility for citizenship.&nbsp;

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Begum is currently in a refugee camp in northeast Syria where she fled to escape fighting in the east of the country along with hundreds of other people with links to IS.&nbsp;

She said she has previously given birth to two other children after marrying in Syria. Both children have died, apparently from illness and malnutrition.

Begum fled Britain with Kadiza Sultana, who has since been reported killed, and Amira Abase.

Begum said in recent media interviews that Abase had stayed in a village where IS fighters are making a final stand against US-backed forces.

European countries have been grappling with what to do with foreign fighters detained in Syria by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, who have warned they may not be able to guard their jails once US troops leave.

The British government on Monday rebuffed US President Donald Trump's call to take back alleged UK jihadists captured in the war-ravaged country.

Trump had called on Britain, France, Germany and other European allies "to take back over 800 IS fighters that we captured in Syria and put them on trial".

Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said the fighters should instead face justice in places where they committed their crimes.

A British teenager who joined the Islamic State group in Syria in 2015 said Wednesday she was shocked by a government decision to revoke her citizenship. Shamima Begum, who now wants to return home after giving birth in a refugee camp in Syria last weekend, said the order was "unjust".

A British teenager who joined the Islamic State group in Syria in 2015 said Wednesday she was shocked by a government decision to revoke her citizenship. Shamima Begum, who now wants to return home after giving birth in a refugee camp in Syria last weekend, said the order was "unjust". "I am a bit shocked," she told ITV News after learning of the move which was announced in a letter Tuesday from Britain's interior ministry to her mother in London. "It's a bit upsetting and frustrating. I feel like it's a bit unjust on me and my son." Begum's fate has stirred controversy since she and two friends fled her east London home to join the terror network four years ago when she was aged just 15. The case highlights a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or barring them over security concerns as the so-called "caliphate" crumbles. A spokeswoman for the interior ministry said on Tuesday it would not comment on individual cases, "but any decisions to deprive individuals of their citizenship are based on all available evidence and not taken lightly". She added that interior minister Sajid Javid was intent on prioritising "the safety and security of Britain and the people who live here". "In order to protect this country, he has the power to deprive someone of their British citizenship where it would not render them stateless." Begum gave birth to her third child at the weekend, and appealed to British authorities to show "compassion" by allowing her to raise the baby in Britain -- while expressing no regret over having joined IS. 'All legal avenues' In the ministry's letter sent to Begum's mother, it said the teen had the right to appeal the order. A lawyer for her family said it was disappointed with the move. "(The) family are very disappointed with the... intention to have an order made depriving Shamima of her citizenship," Tasnime Akunjee said on Twitter. "We are considering all legal avenues to challenge this decision." Begum, who is of Bangladeshi heritage, was born in Britain, has never had a Bangladeshi passport and is not a dual citizen, according to Akunjee. The interior ministry reportedly believes that she is entitled to claim citizenship in the south Asian country. Chiranjiv Sarker, head of the consular wing and dual nationality issues at Bangladesh's foreign ministry, told AFP it was aware of the case but had not received any contact from the family. "So far none of her family members (has) approached us," he said. "What I learn from newspapers is that Shamima was trying to return to Britain." He added that, if approached, the ministry would need to try to verify Begum's Bangladeshi heritage to assess any possible eligibility for citizenship. Trump call rebuffed Begum is currently in a refugee camp in northeast Syria where she fled to escape fighting in the east of the country along with hundreds of other people with links to IS. She said she has previously given birth to two other children after marrying in Syria. Both children have died, apparently from illness and malnutrition. Begum fled Britain with Kadiza Sultana, who has since been reported killed, and Amira Abase. Begum said in recent media interviews that Abase had stayed in a village where IS fighters are making a final stand against US-backed forces. European countries have been grappling with what to do with foreign fighters detained in Syria by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, who have warned they may not be able to guard their jails once US troops leave. The British government on Monday rebuffed US President Donald Trump's call to take back alleged UK jihadists captured in the war-ravaged country. Trump had called on Britain, France, Germany and other European allies "to take back over 800 IS fighters that we captured in Syria and put them on trial". Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said the fighters should instead face justice in places where they committed their crimes.

Islamic State teen 'shocked' after UK revokes her citizenship

A British teenager, Shamima Begum, who left the United Kingdom to join terror outfit Islamic State in 2015 is now hoping to return home. Begum makes it clear that she does not regret her decision of joining the terror group.

Begum was only 15 when she went to Syria to marry an IS terrorist. Now, at 19, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-teen-who-joined-is-has-given-birth-in-syria-family-197927">Shamima has given birth to a boy</a> in a camp for the displaced in northern Syria. She says that her newborn son is the reason she wants to return home.

"We, the family of Shamima Begum, have been informed that Shamima has given birth to her child," a statement released by Begum's family lawyer Mohammed Akunjee read.&nbsp;

"As yet we have not had direct contact with Shamima, we are hoping to establish communications with her soon so that we can verify the above."&nbsp;

Begum says she wants to return home to give a better life to her son, however, she maintains having no regrets over the choices she made in life. &nbsp;

Begum gave birth to a girl and a boy during her time with the IS, both of them fell ill and died. She has now appealed to the UK government to help her get back.&nbsp;

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Shamima's pleas to return to the UK have spurred debate all across, many believe that the right thing to do will be to make her face the UK justice system first before letting her in.

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Shamima was one of the three British schoolgirls who joined the IS in 2015. According to reports in British media, Shamima says she is ready to face prison if she is allowed to return to the UK. Reportedly, she has not been in contact with her family.&nbsp;

The UK government is yet to take a definite stand on Begum's pleas, however, Home Secretary Sajid Javid has clearly stated that he will come down heavily on the return of Britons who joined IS and now seek to return.

In a piece published in a leading British newspaper, Javid noted that his priority as the home secretary is to ensure the safety and security of his country and to send a message to those who back terrorism.&nbsp;

Javid insisted the government should strip "dangerous individuals of their British citizenship".

"My priority is the safety and security of this country. These are not judgments to be taken based purely on empathy," Javid tweeted out on Sunday.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said late Saturday that the United States was asking Britain and other European allies "to take back over 800 ISIS fighters that we captured in Syria and put them on trial."

The demand came as he prepared to declare the end of the group's so-called "caliphate", with US-led Arab and Kurdish forces close to capturing its last territorial holdout in Syria, ahead of a pull-out of American troops, AFP reported.

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A British teenager, Shamima Begum, who left the United Kingdom to join terror outfit Islamic State in 2015 is now hoping to return home. Begum makes it clear that she does not regret her decision of joining the terror group.

A British teenager, Shamima Begum, who left the United Kingdom to join terror outfit Islamic State in 2015 is now hoping to return home. Begum makes it clear that she does not regret her decision of joining the terror group. Begum was only 15 when she went to Syria to marry an IS terrorist. Now, at 19, Shamima has given birth to a boy in a camp for the displaced in northern Syria. She says that her newborn son is the reason she wants to return home. "We, the family of Shamima Begum, have been informed that Shamima has given birth to her child," a statement released by Begum's family lawyer Mohammed Akunjee read. "As yet we have not had direct contact with Shamima, we are hoping to establish communications with her soon so that we can verify the above." Begum says she wants to return home to give a better life to her son, however, she maintains having no regrets over the choices she made in life. Begum gave birth to a girl and a boy during her time with the IS, both of them fell ill and died. She has now appealed to the UK government to help her get back. My priority is the safety and security of this country. These are not judgments to be taken based purely on empathy https://t.co/FC2AjhCETk — Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) February 17, 2019 × Shamima's pleas to return to the UK have spurred debate all across, many believe that the right thing to do will be to make her face the UK justice system first before letting her in. Shamima was one of the three British schoolgirls who joined the IS in 2015. According to reports in British media, Shamima says she is ready to face prison if she is allowed to return to the UK. Reportedly, she has not been in contact with her family. The UK government is yet to take a definite stand on Begum's pleas, however, Home Secretary Sajid Javid has clearly stated that he will come down heavily on the return of Britons who joined IS and now seek to return. In a piece published in a leading British newspaper, Javid noted that his priority as the home secretary is to ensure the safety and security of his country and to send a message to those who back terrorism. Javid insisted the government should strip "dangerous individuals of their British citizenship". "My priority is the safety and security of this country. These are not judgments to be taken based purely on empathy," Javid tweeted out on Sunday. US President Donald Trump said late Saturday that the United States was asking Britain and other European allies "to take back over 800 ISIS fighters that we captured in Syria and put them on trial." The demand came as he prepared to declare the end of the group's so-called "caliphate", with US-led Arab and Kurdish forces close to capturing its last territorial holdout in Syria, ahead of a pull-out of American troops, AFP reported. (With inputs from AFP)

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