ISIS Brides

"ISIS Brides" refers to women who traveled to join or support the Islamic State (ISIS), a militant group that controlled territory in Iraq and Syria. Many of these women were widowed, young, or seeking a sense of purpose, and some married ISIS fighters. Their roles varied from active supporters and propagandists to caregivers and recruiters. After ISIS's territorial collapse, many women faced legal challenges, repatriation debates, and questions about their motives and involvement, highlighting complex issues around radicalization, national security, and rehabilitation.