What tasks did IS recruits perform in Syria and Iraq?

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IS Recruits Performed Menial Tasks, Not Battlefield Combat, in Syria and Iraq

Malaysians who joined the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq returned disillusioned, reporting that their roles primarily involved menial tasks such as cleaning toilets and sweeping rubbish, rather than engaging in combat. Those who perished in the conflict were often casualties of explosions while seeking martyrdom, rather than active participants in battles.
Disillusionment with Assigned Duties

Recruits who returned to Malaysia expressed significant regret about their decision to join IS. They reported being assigned duties that were far removed from the battlefield and the warrior ethos they had anticipated. Instead of fighting, their daily responsibilities included tasks like cleaning toilets and sweeping rubbish, which led to their disillusionment.
Unfulfilled Expectations of Martyrdom

Information provided indicated that some Malaysians who died in Syria and Iraq were not directly involved in combat operations. Their deaths occurred as a result of explosions, often when they actively sought out such sites in the belief that they would achieve martyrdom. These individuals, according to reports, died in vain, their aspirations for glorious sacrifice unmet.
Government Rehabilitation Efforts for Returnees

The Malaysian government has undertaken rehabilitation programmes for individuals who returned after joining IS. These efforts, involving the police, the prison department, the Home Ministry, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), and selected non-governmental organisations, have successfully deradicalised 97 per cent of these returnees.
Apprehension of Suspected IS Links

Authorities have apprehended a total of 160 individuals suspected of having links to IS. Legal measures employed against these individuals include the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act, the Prevention of Crime Act, and the Prevention of Terrorism Act, under which 56, 29, and 10 suspects respectively have been charged or detained.

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