Australia PM Rejects Repatriation of ISIS-Linked Families from Syria

Australia's Prime Minister stated that ISIS-linked families in Syria 'made their bed' as a group of 34 Australians were turned back to a refugee camp.

17 Feb, 09:40 — 17 Feb, 10:00

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This story is significant because it highlights the ongoing international dilemma of how to handle citizens, particularly women and children, who traveled to conflict zones and are associated with terrorist groups like ISIS. It raises complex questions about national security, humanitarian obligations, and the legal responsibilities of states towards their citizens, even those who may pose a risk. The decision reflects a government's stance on balancing perceived security threats with the welfare of its citizens abroad.

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Both outlets report that Australia's Prime Minister has rejected the repatriation of 34 women and children from Syria due to alleged ISIS links. While daily-sabah focuses on the factual denial, independent highlights the Prime Minister's strong quote about the families having 'made their bed' and notes their immediate return to the refugee camp. The core narrative of the denial is aligned, but independent provides additional detail on the PM's specific rhetoric and the group's movement.

Coverage matrix

	The Independent	Daily Sabah
The group of 34 Australians who left for Australia via Damascus from the refugee camp in northeastern Syria were turned back.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

Australia's Prime Minister rejected the repatriation of families from Syria.
The group consists of 34 women and children.
The families are alleged to have ties to ISIS/Daesh.
The families are currently located in Syria.

Where they diverge

Prime Minister's specific stance and reasoning for the denial

Daily Sabah

The Prime Minister rejected repatriation over their alleged ties to the Daesh terrorist group, presenting a factual reason.

The Independent

The Prime Minister stated the Isis-linked families in Syria 'made their bed', emphasizing a strong, judgmental stance.

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected the repatriation of 34 women and children from Syria.

agreed·Daily SabahThe Independent

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The women and children are alleged to have ties to the Daesh/ISIS terrorist group.

agreed·Daily SabahThe Independent

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Isis-linked families in Syria 'made their bed'.

unverified·The Independent

Coverage gaps

The group of 34 Australians who left for Australia via Damascus from the refugee camp in northeastern Syria were turned back.

ReportedThe Independent

MissingDaily Sabah

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How outlets covered this

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The Independent

Australia PM says Isis-linked families in Syria ‘made their bed’ as they are turned back to refugee camp

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Daily Sabah

Australia denies 34 women, children repatriation from Syria camp

Key entities

Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister of Australia ISIS/DaeshTerrorist group SyriaCountry where families are located AustraliaCountry denying repatriation DamascusCity mentioned in travel route

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 17 Feb, 09:40|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 20m|Window: 20m

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The Independent17 Feb, 09:40First to report

Australia PM says Isis-linked families in Syria ‘made their bed’ as they are turned back to refugee camp

Daily Sabah17 Feb, 10:00Latest update

Australia denies 34 women, children repatriation from Syria camp

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Daily Sabah5d ago

Australia denies 34 women, children repatriation from Syria camp

Australia will not repatriate 34 women and children from Syria over their alleged ties to the Daesh terrorist group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. The women and ch...

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The Independent5d ago

Australia PM says Isis-linked families in Syria ‘made their bed’ as they are turned back to refugee camp

Group of 34 Australians who left for Australia via Damascus from the refugee camp in northeastern Syria turned back

By Shweta Sharma

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Australia PM Rejects Repatriation of ISIS-Linked Families from Syria

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Australia PM says Isis-linked families in Syria ‘made their bed’ as they are turned back to refugee camp

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Australia denies 34 women, children repatriation from Syria camp

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Australia PM says Isis-linked families in Syria ‘made their bed’ as they are turned back to refugee camp

Australia denies 34 women, children repatriation from Syria camp

Read at source (2 outlets)

Australia denies 34 women, children repatriation from Syria camp

Australia PM says Isis-linked families in Syria ‘made their bed’ as they are turned back to refugee camp

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