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Alleged would-be US jihadist arrested

A US military reservist has been arrested as he tried to travel to fight for Islamic State jihadists, along with a cousin planning to carry out attacks on military installations.

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Demonstrators hold up an Islamic State flag Source: AFP

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A US military reservist has been arrested as he tried to travel to fight for Islamic State jihadists, along with a cousin planning to carry out attacks on military installations.

22-year-old Army National Guard soldier Hasan Edmonds was detained at Chicago Midway International Airport on Wednesday as he attempted to fly to Egypt.

His 29-year-old cousin Jonas Edmonds was arrested at his home at the same time.

The pair were captured after unwittingly revealing their plans to an undercover FBI agent.


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