A judge in Canada has ordered the release of the last remaining Canadian terrorism suspect held under a controversial national security certificate. Syrian-born Hassan Almrei has been in detention for seven years and never charged.
Under a national security certificate, brought in after the September 11, 2001 attacks a suspect can be held indefinitely without being charged. But a federal court judge has ordered Mr Almrei's release, saying his continued detention can no longer be justified.
His release carries strict conditions - he can have no access to the internet, he must wear a GPS so his movements can be tracked, cameras will be placed around his home and armed agents will be posted outside.
He could still be deported to his native Syria, if found guilty of having ties to a terrorist ring.
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