In mid-August 2026, Fatimatou Barry, a 32-year-old woman from the south of France, fled from the katiba of Omar Diaby, a French-speaking jihadist group based in the northwest of Syria. A katiba is a group of fighters, often associated with extremist organizations. After escaping, she was captured and is now being held in Turkey. Fatimatou's husband, who is also a fighter, has been actively involved in legal proceedings in Turkey. On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Turkish authorities ruled that she should be deported back to France. However, the decision does not include her four children, who will remain in Turkey. The case has drawn attention due to the complex legal and humanitarian issues surrounding individuals who have been associated with extremist groups. Fatimatou's situation highlights the challenges faced by those who leave such groups and seek to reintegrate into their home countries. Deportation decisions in such cases are often based on national security concerns and legal frameworks that consider the individual's past actions. While Fatimatou's husband has petitioned for her return to France, the court's decision to exclude her children from the deportation reflects the legal complexities involved in such cases.