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Its the Crowns theory Al Aazawi intentionally took the child to Iraq and then left her there with family to deprive Mahdi of custody of their child.

But Al Aazawi said he never planned to take his daughter to his homeland and, once there, was unable to convince her to leave.

Did Zainab ever send you a message saying no you can never go to Iraq? Der asked the accused.

I told you, shes the one who suggested to me to go to Iraq for two weeks, Al Aazawi said.

He said he and their daughter were in regular contact with Mahdi throughout their trip.

Al Aazawi said he was reluctant to go to Iraq, but Zahraa insisted they go to see family.

Why didnt you force her to stay in Egypt?

I cant force her, and she gets mad, he said of his daughter.

He said he eventually agreed to go to Iraq for three days, but when it was time to leave, his daughter refused.

Why didnt you just force her (to leave Iraq)? Der asked.

How? Im going to drag her on the street . . . How am I going to force her, tie a rope around her and drag her? Al Aazawi said.

He said he asked his daughter multiple times to return to Calgary, but she refused.

Al Aazawi was arrested when he returned to Canada in April 2019 without Zahraa.

His testimony continues Tuesday.

KMartin@postmedia.com

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