Last IS-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban
Summary
An Australian woman linked to the Islamic State group has been allowed to return to Australia after the government could no longer legally block her. She will face strict security monitoring, including constant supervision and rules about using phones and reporting to authorities.Key Facts
- The Australian woman traveled to the Middle East years ago with family members who fought for Islamic State.
- She was the last in a group of Australian women and children trying to return from a refugee camp in northern Syria.
- The government issued a temporary exclusion order to keep her out, based on advice from the Australian security agency, ASIO.
- Officials said the exclusion order must end when a return permit is requested, so they must allow her back.
- Upon arrival, she will be closely monitored at home and in public, with strict conditions like giving 24 hours’ notice before using communication devices.
- The women and children had spent over ten years in the Middle East, first under Islamic State and then in detention camps.
- Some children born in the camps have never lived normal lives in Australia.
- Some group members have faced criminal charges in Australia for terrorism-related crimes after returning.
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