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Two minor children who were previously held in an orphanage in northeast Syria have lawfully arrived in Trinidad and Tobago, according to a statement issued by attorney Criston J. Williams of Quantum Legal. Their arrival was facilitated under a guardianship order issued by the High Court of England and Wales, with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT) formally participating in the proceedings and accepting jurisdiction for their citizenship applications.
The children’s repatriation follows years of appeals by their relatives and complex legal processes initiated after UK authorities intervened in April 2022. Despite requests for assistance dating back to 2019, the family received no support from Trinidadian officials until the UK government stepped in, the statement noted.
Quantum Legal emphasized that the High Court in England imposed reporting restrictions to protect the children’s privacy, prohibiting the publication of any information that could directly or indirectly reveal their identities. The family is appealing to the media and the public to observe these restrictions to safeguard the emotional wellbeing and safety of the minors.
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