Two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp with most bound for Melbourne
Summary
Two Australian states are preparing to welcome back children and women from detention camps in Syria linked to the Islamic State group. Some of the women face arrest and criminal charges, while support services will help the children adjust to life in Australia.Key Facts
- Four women and nine children are expected to return to Australia from Syrian detention camps.
- Most will settle in Melbourne, with one woman and her child going to Sydney.
- Some women will be arrested and charged by Australian federal police.
- The children will receive support to help them recover and live normal lives.
- Eleven of the returnees are from the same family.
- Australian citizens have the right to return unless a formal exclusion order is issued; only one woman has such an order for national security reasons.
- Planning for their return has been ongoing for about ten years, including community liaison efforts.
- Police in Victoria and New South Wales will monitor the returning group and take legal action if laws have been broken.
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