Women and children linked to ISIS return to Australia from Syria
A group of women and children with connections to former ISIS fighters has returned to Australia after years in Syrian detention. Authorities are preparing for potential legal actions against some adults in the group. (sources: bbc, theguardian, abc, independent, aljazeera)
Thirteen women and children arrived in Melbourne, with another woman and child expected in Sydney. Some adults may face charges upon their return.
- The group consists of nine women and children who landed in Melbourne and another woman and child expected in Sydney.
- They left a Syrian refugee camp for Australia two weeks prior to their arrival.
- Authorities have indicated that some adults in the group may be charged.
Why it matters
The return of these individuals raises questions about national security and the reintegration of those with links to extremist groups.
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This story is about women and children linked to ISIS returning to Australia from Syrian detention. This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to provide Congress with an assessment of terrorist threats from individuals in Syria affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations.
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