An Afghan national, Freshta Jami, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court for attempting to join the ISIS-Khorasan terrorist group and planning attacks in Afghanistan, according to British media reports on Thursday.
Jami, who was found guilty under Section 5 of the UK Terrorism Act 2006, was convicted on two counts of preparing to commit terrorist acts. The Leicester Crown Court handed her a life sentence, with a minimum of 17 years to be served before being eligible for parole. The court found that Jami posed a significant threat due to her ties with extremist networks and her ideological commitment to terrorism.
Police investigations uncovered digital communications, radical material, and other evidence from her home linking her to ISIS-K. Authorities said her actions were premeditated and dangerous, reflecting a clear intent to travel to Afghanistan and participate in terrorist activities.
During the trial, it was revealed that Jami had planned to become a “martyr” and intended to take her children with her to Afghanistan, a revelation that raised grave concerns over the safety and welfare of minors.
Jami was arrested in February following a surveillance operation and has remained in custody since. UK authorities said the case highlights the persistent threat of radicalisation and reaffirmed their commitment to counter-terrorism efforts.
Officials emphasised the importance of vigilance and community awareness to counter the influence of extremist ideologies and prevent individuals from joining foreign terrorist organisations.
