Of the more than 2,000 workers of the banned jihadi outfits detained after the recent crackdown on militants, 809 have been released after scrutiny. The Ministry of Interior puts the total number of detainees at 2,167, only 494 of them held during the recent crackdown while 1,673 detained after the initial ban on jihadi groups. Of these, 1358 remain in custody after the release of 809.
"Heat's off. You can go home now. We'll let you know if we need you again." |