Australia charges IS-linked woman who returned from Syria with terrorism offences
Summary
Australia has charged a woman linked to the Islamic State (IS) group with terrorism offences after she returned from Syria. Several women and children who lived in a camp holding families of IS fighters in Syria have recently come back to Australia and face various charges.Key Facts
- A woman connected to IS was charged with terrorism offences after returning to Australia from Syria.
- The woman came from the al-Roj camp in north-east Syria, where families of IS fighters have been held since 2019.
- Two groups of women and children recently arrived in Australia after years in the al-Roj camp.
- Three other women who returned this month face charges including crimes against humanity and being in a conflict zone.
- The women and children arriving are believed to be the last Australians in the al-Roj camp.
- The Australian government says it did not help these people return to Australia.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said those who joined IS must face consequences.
- Advocates argue that Australia should support the return of especially the children and protect their rights.
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