In April last year, Emma's parents came down to the Al Hol camp where their daughter and her two children are being held. Her father describes the conditions as terrible while being happy to meet his grandchildren for the first time.
Emma's dad understands that there is a fear in the community of taking IS prisoners, still thinks that Swedish authorities must act so they can come home.
- Accuse them. You cannot judge anyone before being sentenced, they must take care of the justice system, he says.
"Trying to help children"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not want to comment on individual cases, but replies like this in a written comment:
“The work of the Foreign Ministry in trying to assist children in northeastern Syria with connection to Sweden continues. The goal is for children to be able to be returned if and when possible There are many complicating factors in these cases, including identity. We continue to work with special focus on the children. The humanitarian situation is taken very seriously and information on individuals' health status is followed up in particular. "
A longer interview with "Emmas" dad can be seen in Agenda at 21.15 on Sunday evening or on SVT-play.