Frankfurter Duygu D. in court: supporter of IS on the dock

Frankfurter Duygu D. in court: supporter of IS on the dock

In the shadow of the threats of the Islamic State (IS), the 33-year-old DuyGU D. from Frankfurt, who has to answer to court for her alleged membership. The trial of the woman who traveled to the war zones of Syria in 2015 begins on September 2, 2025, and the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court has now opened the main hearing. This reports tixio .

Duygu D. traveled to Syria in March 2015, where she lived in the area of influence of IS and married a fighter of the organization. While her husband took part in missions, DuyGu took care of the household and upbringing of her children. Her life in the areas controlled by the terrorist organization was characterized by the strict compliance with IS ideology, but also flow into financial aspects: Duygu and her husband received monthly support from IS. The indictment against her was admitted in June 2025 by a state protection senate occupied by three judges who discussed the allegations of membership in a terrorist association, such as ordinary-gerichtenklagen.de reported.

The return and its consequences

After her arrest by Kurdish units in 2019, DuyGU D. was brought back to Germany with her children in March 2022. Your stay in the IS area has strongly influenced not only you, but also her children. The question of the re-socialization of IS returnees is becoming increasingly pressing, especially with regard to the shocked family structures and the possible radicalization of the children. The Federal Center for Political Education emphasizes that many returnees are young and often grew up. This brings with it challenges that range from integration into society to questions of custody.

experts warn of the dangers of radicalized returnees for society. The experiences of the DuyGU D. throw a light on the need for a responsible handling of cases that could also initiate a public debate about security aspects and the successful reintegration of these people.