Last Australian women and children linked to IS leave Syrian camp before expected return home – report
Summary
The last group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State are reportedly leaving a camp in Syria and may soon return to Australia. Some women could face terror-related charges, while the Australian government has said it will prosecute anyone who broke the law.Key Facts
- Seven women and 14 children, all Australian citizens, have left the al-Roj camp in north-east Syria heading toward Damascus.
- This group travels with a Syrian government escort and is expected to book flights back to Australia soon.
- One woman has a temporary exclusion order preventing her re-entry to Australia.
- The group includes wives, widows, and children of Islamic State fighters, some held in the camp for over six years.
- Previous groups of Australians have been repatriated from Syrian camps since 2019.
- Some women arriving earlier were arrested and charged in Australia with offences such as joining terrorist organizations and slavery.
- The al-Roj camp is controlled by Kurdish-led forces and is being closed before its handover to the Syrian government.
- The Australian government states it does not assist returns but will prosecute those who committed offences under Australian law.
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