Awso Peshdary: Accused Canadian ISIL facilitator and recruiter

This fall, the trial of Awso Peshdary will resume in Ottawa. The terrorism trial, a rarity in Canada, will focus on Peshdary’s alleged role in recruiting, financing, and facilitating terrorism.

Awso Peshdary first came to the attention of law enforcement during the 2010 investigation of  a bomb plot involving Hiva Alizadeh, Khurram Sher, and Misbahudding…