Explore

Reuters Reuters
Australian women and children linked to Islamic State head home

Australian women and children linked to Islamic State head home

SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - A group of Australian women and children linked to the extremist group Islamic State are on their way home from a camp in Syria and are expected to arrive in the country on Thursday night, Australian media reported.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Australian Women Arrested for Alleged Terrorism and Slavery Offenses Upon Return from Syria

Australian Women Arrested for Alleged Terrorism and Slavery Offenses Upon Return from Syria

Three Australian women were arrested upon their return from Syria on charges related to terrorism and slavery. These women, part of a group of 13 Australians, had been living in Roj Camp in Syria and were repatriated by the Australian government. The arrests occurred at Melbourne and Sydney airports, with charges including possessing a slave, engaging in slave trading, and being a member of a terrorist organization. The Australian Federal Police have been investigating these individuals for potential involvement in atrocities committed within the Islamic State's former caliphate. The women had traveled to Syria to support Islamic State militants, and their return marks a significant development in Australia's handling of citizens involved with terrorist organizations.
AP News AP News
3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links

3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links

Three women have been charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 Australians who police say are linked to the Islamic State group
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Australian Government Prepares to Charge Women with Alleged IS Ties Returning from Syria

Australian Government Prepares to Charge Women with Alleged IS Ties Returning from Syria

The Australian government is preparing to arrest and charge several women with alleged ties to the Islamic State group upon their return from Syria. According to Australian Federal Police, these women, along with their children, have booked flights from Damascus to Australia. The police have been investigating Australians who traveled to the Islamic State's caliphate since 2015, focusing on potential terrorism offenses and crimes against humanity. The children will be enrolled in programs to counter violent extremism. The government has stated it will not assist in repatriating these individuals, reflecting a hard stance against those who supported the terrorist organization.
Reuters Reuters
Australia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria

Australia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria

By Renju Jose SYDNEY, May 8 (Reuters) - Australian police said on Friday they had charged two women linked to the Islamic State extremist group with slavery offences after they returned overnight from Syria, where they had been detained in a refugee camp for more than seven years.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Australian Authorities Arrest Three Women with IS Links Upon Return from Syria

Australian Authorities Arrest Three Women with IS Links Upon Return from Syria

Australian authorities have arrested three women at Sydney and Melbourne airports upon their return from Syria, where they allegedly supported the Islamic State (IS). The women, aged 31, 32, and 53, are Australian citizens who spent several years in Syrian refugee camps following the collapse of IS. The arrests were made under suspicion of terrorism-related offenses, including traveling to a banned area and potential crimes against humanity. The returnees were accompanied by nine children, highlighting the complex humanitarian and legal challenges involved in repatriating individuals linked to IS.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Two ISIS-Linked Women Charged with Slavery Offenses After Returning to Australia

Two ISIS-Linked Women Charged with Slavery Offenses After Returning to Australia

Australian authorities have charged two women with slavery offenses after their return from Syria, where they were detained in a refugee camp for over seven years. The women, aged 53 and 31, are accused of crimes against humanity, including owning and using a slave in Syria. They were arrested upon arrival at Melbourne airport. This development follows the repatriation of several Australian citizens from Syrian camps, amid ongoing debates about the government's handling of ISIS-linked individuals. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison, highlighting the serious nature of the allegations.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Australian Government Repatriates Women and Children Linked to Islamic State

Australian Government Repatriates Women and Children Linked to Islamic State

Airliners carrying Australian women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group have landed in Australia. The Australian government facilitated the return of 13 individuals who had been living in a Syrian desert camp for years. The group includes three women and eight children who arrived in Melbourne, and another woman and her son who landed in Sydney. The government had previously condemned these women for supporting Islamic State militants by traveling to Syria and had refused to assist in their repatriation. Australian authorities are now investigating potential criminal charges against the women for their alleged involvement in the Islamic State's activities, including terrorism offenses and crimes against humanity.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Australian Women Arrested on Return from Syria for Alleged Terrorism and Slavery Offenses

Australian Women Arrested on Return from Syria for Alleged Terrorism and Slavery Offenses

Three Australian women were arrested upon their return from Syria, facing charges related to slavery and terrorism within the Islamic State's former territories. The women, part of a group of 13 Australians including children, arrived on flights from Doha. The Australian Federal Police have charged a 53-year-old woman with crimes against humanity, including slave trading, while a 31-year-old faces similar charges. A 32-year-old woman was charged with being a member of a terrorist organization. These arrests follow the Australian government's decision to repatriate citizens from Syrian camps, a move previously resisted due to the women's alleged support for Islamic State militants.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Australian Women Charged with Slavery and Terrorism After Returning from Syria

Australian Women Charged with Slavery and Terrorism After Returning from Syria

Three Australian women have been charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after returning from Syria. The women, who were part of a group of 13 individuals repatriated from the Roj camp in Syria, appeared in court where they were denied bail. Kawsar Abbas, 53, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmed, 31, face charges related to the alleged purchase of a Yazidi slave for $10,000. Both women were detained by Kurdish forces in 2019 and have been held in the camp since. Another woman, Janai Safar, 32, was arrested at Sydney Airport and charged with being a member of a terrorist organization. The Australian government has condemned the women's actions and has stated that they will not receive government support.
AP News AP News
New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival

New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival

An Australian man accused of killing 15 people in a shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach faces 19 more charges