Islamic State-linked families arrive home in Australia from Syria
Summary
Thirteen women and children linked to Islamic State have returned to Australia after living in a Syrian detention camp since 2019. They were met by police and are expected to face legal actions if needed. The Australian government has prepared for their return and plans to monitor them closely.Key Facts
- The group includes 13 women and children believed connected to Islamic State.
- They had been living in the al-Roj detention camp in Syria since 2019.
- They arrived in Australia in two groups, landing in Melbourne and Sydney.
- One woman is Kawsar Abbas, married to a man suspected of funding Islamic State.
- Another woman, Janai Safar, traveled to Syria in 2015 and married an IS fighter.
- The government did not officially repatriate them but allowed their return after some delays.
- Australian police met the group on arrival, with arrests expected if laws were broken.
- Authorities plan to monitor the group and have programs to prevent violent extremism, especially for the children.
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