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When I saw the headline i figured that ISIS must still hold some territory in Syria and have caught this guy and are putting on a show trial.
But, no, he is being prosecuted by Britain
because the groups he fought with - The Kurdish PKK and YPG - are designated as terrorists by the Foreign Office as a way of sucking up to Erdogan.
Well we can only hope the jury will throw out. I would vote not guilty without listening to the evidence.
But, no, he is being prosecuted by Britain
because the groups he fought with - The Kurdish PKK and YPG - are designated as terrorists by the Foreign Office as a way of sucking up to Erdogan. Well we can only hope the jury will throw out. I would vote not guilty without listening to the evidence.
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A British man wrote in a diary that he had an "amazing time" fighting against the Islamic State in Syria, a court has heard.
Aidan James, from Merseyside, allegedly described the terror group as "the biggest threat the world has seen since Hitler" and said he fought on the "front line numerous times", killing IS soldiers. The 28-year-old had no previous military knowledge when he allegedly set out to join the conflict in August 2017. He is accused of receiving training from the Marxist group PKK before linking up with Kurdish YPG units, otherwise known as People's Protection Units, in Syria.
The Old Bailey has heard that his four months of combat amounted to "terrorism, even if his eventual fighting was against other terrorists". He is said to have "fuelled violence and devastation" in Syria by travelling to fight with guns and explosives. The father-of-one denies engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts and two charges of attending a place used for terrorist training. On the second day of his trial at the Old Bailey, pictures of him posing with YPG insignia wearing military clothing were shown to the jury.
A diary entry describing the worsening situation in Syria was also revealed to the court.
In December 2017, James allegedly wrote: "The situation with Turkey continues to worsen... the war is long from over but I am playing my part in this war and feel good to be a part of history and with the revolutionary force of YPG.
"Daesh (IS) is the biggest threat the world has seen since Hitler so anything I can do in these operations is good." In another handwritten entry, James said he was "waiting for Daesh to give me the opertunity (sic) to fire".
He described his group's "quest to vanquish Daesh from this place and send the rechid (sic) souls straight to hell". James also wrote that he got "a kill" that day and was "very happy to get rid of another rat". One photograph shown to jurors was of a black Islamic State flag with the caption: "This is the evil flag of the worlds enemy ISIS, Daesh. IS flag (took) from a window in Deir Ezzor by me. F*** Daesh!!"
James allegedly uploaded a Facebook profile picture on Christmas Eve referring to a region in Syria. It said: "Merry Christmas friends and family back home in the UK. Lots of love from us here in Rojava xxxx".
Aidan James, from Merseyside, allegedly described the terror group as "the biggest threat the world has seen since Hitler" and said he fought on the "front line numerous times", killing IS soldiers. The 28-year-old had no previous military knowledge when he allegedly set out to join the conflict in August 2017. He is accused of receiving training from the Marxist group PKK before linking up with Kurdish YPG units, otherwise known as People's Protection Units, in Syria.
The Old Bailey has heard that his four months of combat amounted to "terrorism, even if his eventual fighting was against other terrorists". He is said to have "fuelled violence and devastation" in Syria by travelling to fight with guns and explosives. The father-of-one denies engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts and two charges of attending a place used for terrorist training. On the second day of his trial at the Old Bailey, pictures of him posing with YPG insignia wearing military clothing were shown to the jury.
A diary entry describing the worsening situation in Syria was also revealed to the court.
In December 2017, James allegedly wrote: "The situation with Turkey continues to worsen... the war is long from over but I am playing my part in this war and feel good to be a part of history and with the revolutionary force of YPG.
"Daesh (IS) is the biggest threat the world has seen since Hitler so anything I can do in these operations is good." In another handwritten entry, James said he was "waiting for Daesh to give me the opertunity (sic) to fire".
He described his group's "quest to vanquish Daesh from this place and send the rechid (sic) souls straight to hell". James also wrote that he got "a kill" that day and was "very happy to get rid of another rat". One photograph shown to jurors was of a black Islamic State flag with the caption: "This is the evil flag of the worlds enemy ISIS, Daesh. IS flag (took) from a window in Deir Ezzor by me. F*** Daesh!!"
James allegedly uploaded a Facebook profile picture on Christmas Eve referring to a region in Syria. It said: "Merry Christmas friends and family back home in the UK. Lots of love from us here in Rojava xxxx".
He is said to have "fuelled violence and devastation" in Syria by travelling to fight with guns and explosives.
Does this not also apply therefore to RAF bombs and missiles? A ridiculous trial that any sensible jury would take 5 minutes to return a not guilty verdict.
Does this not also apply therefore to RAF bombs and missiles? A ridiculous trial that any sensible jury would take 5 minutes to return a not guilty verdict.
Yeah, would think it would be an easy job for a defence lawyer, but it's a political trial clearly.
Who is funding the Kurds . Deffo the States and the British are not 
Unbelievable
Unbelievable
Nothing will stop me going, even if you take my passport off me I will still find a way to go. I cannot sit at home and watch people getting f****** butchered because it's another country. They think it's OK , 'Oh yeah, it's not in my country so it does not bother me'. It f****** pisses me off. Sorry for my language but it does.
I hate the fact that people just sit on their arse and do nothing while this atrocity is going off, do you know what I mean? It's not right.
– AIDAN JAMES
James told officers he was no "meathead" but was "ripped" from 11 years' training in kickboxing. He said he had tried repeatedly to join the Army, RAF, Navy and Territorial Army but they would not let him in because of his mental health.
James had been arrested on April 28 2017, having spoken with the anti-terror Prevent officers and broadcast his intentions on Facebook, jurors heard. Following his interview, he was bailed until the next month but the bail was cancelled and no further action was taken against him. On the day his passport was returned, he wrote in his journal that he was still planning to travel to Syria or Iraq "to fight this most important of battles against the sick ideology of Daesh", the court has heard.
James returned home on February 14 2018 and was arrested at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
He allegedly told arresting officer Gary Clark:
I don't like the Turkish army - they are against us and they are more of a problem than Isis... They are beheading Kurdish people.
James, from Formby, Merseyside, has denied engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts and two charges of attending a place used for terrorist training.
I hate the fact that people just sit on their arse and do nothing while this atrocity is going off, do you know what I mean? It's not right.
– AIDAN JAMES
James told officers he was no "meathead" but was "ripped" from 11 years' training in kickboxing. He said he had tried repeatedly to join the Army, RAF, Navy and Territorial Army but they would not let him in because of his mental health.
James had been arrested on April 28 2017, having spoken with the anti-terror Prevent officers and broadcast his intentions on Facebook, jurors heard. Following his interview, he was bailed until the next month but the bail was cancelled and no further action was taken against him. On the day his passport was returned, he wrote in his journal that he was still planning to travel to Syria or Iraq "to fight this most important of battles against the sick ideology of Daesh", the court has heard.
James returned home on February 14 2018 and was arrested at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
He allegedly told arresting officer Gary Clark:
I don't like the Turkish army - they are against us and they are more of a problem than Isis... They are beheading Kurdish people.
James, from Formby, Merseyside, has denied engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts and two charges of attending a place used for terrorist training.
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