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April 15, 2018

The journey of two sisters into the Syrian jihad, and a father's efforts to rescue them

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Somali-Norwegian teenagers Ayan and her younger sister Leila leave their affluent neighborhood outside of Oslo to travel to Syria and marry ISIS fighters. Author Asne Seierstad's latest book, "Two Sisters: A Father, His Daughters and Their Journey into the Syrian Jihad", shares the family's story including the father's efforts to bring his daughters home. Produced by: Traci Tong. Image credit: Courtesy of Asne Seierstad.

Aired April 12, 2018

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