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Three Australian women face charges related to alleged IS links
Three women who returned to Australia from Syria are facing charges including slavery and terrorism. The charges are linked to their alleged connections with the Islamic State. (sources: ap, cnn, theguardian, reuters, bbc)
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Kawsar Ahmad, Zeinab Ahmad, and Janai Safar have been charged with crimes against humanity, including slavery. The women are scheduled to appear in court in Melbourne and Sydney.
- Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, appeared in Melbourne court.
- Janai Safar, 32, is set to face charges in Sydney.
- The charges relate to their alleged involvement with the Islamic State.
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These charges represent a significant legal development regarding crimes against humanity in Australia.
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ap3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS linkscnnTwo ISIS-linked women facing slavery charges after return to AustraliatheguardianIS-linked mother and daughter charged with crimes against humanity including slavery face Melbourne courtreutersAustralia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria