Four young Britons, both men and women, felt a thrill of anticipation as they prepared to start anew in Syria. Jalal and Ziyaad found solace in the bonds of brotherhood forged during their training and as they received equipment for combat.…

Within the confines of The State, the new arrivals grapple with the stark reality of their changed lives. For Jalal and Ziyaad, the frontline offers a brutal baptism by fire; Shakira confronts the devastating consequences of a barrel bomb, …

Ushna finds marriage to a foreign fighter a difficult path, yet she remains resolute in her efforts to forge a life together. Shakira, too, recognizes the necessity of marriage for her continued work, but rejects an offer from Abu Akram wit…

ISIS assigns Jalal a new task, and he becomes a witness to brutal punishments and staged executions, all meticulously crafted to fuel their propaganda. As the organization tightens its grip on him, Jalal resolves to risk everything for the …