Overview

• Shamima Begum loses appeal against the UK government's decision to revoke her citizenship, with the Court of Appeal ruling the decision lawful.
• Begum's legal team vows to continue fighting for her return to the UK, emphasizing the harsh conditions in the Syrian refugee camp where she resides.
• Critics argue the ruling highlights inequalities in UK citizenship laws and the government's reluctance to repatriate individuals linked to ISIS.
• The UK government and Home Office maintain the decision was in the interest of national security, with former Home Secretary Sajid Javid welcoming the ruling.
• Begum, now 24, had fled the UK at age 15 to join ISIS in Syria and has been living in a Syrian refugee camp since her citizenship was revoked in 2019.