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Australia Prepares for Return of ISIS-Linked Citizens from Syria

Australian authorities are preparing for the return of 13 citizens, including women and children, who have alleged ties to ISIS and are currently held in Syrian detention camps. Upon their arrival, these individuals are expected to face arrests and investigations related to their suspected involvement with the Islamic State.

5 May, 23:41 — 6 May, 10:09
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BBCHigh10h ago

IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says

The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp with most bound for Melbourne

Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to Victoria Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Authorities in two Australian states are preparing to resettle children returning from squalid detention camps and life under Islamic State rule, as at least some of their mothers face possible criminal charges. Four women and nine children are expected to return to Australia on Thursday, wi...

By Nino Bucci and Tom McIlroy

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NPRHigh5h ago

Police say Australian women with alleged IS ties face charges on return from Syria

The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.

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SCMPMostly Factual7h ago

Australia warns of arrests as 13 people linked to Isis set to return from Syria

A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State (Isis) jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said on Wednesday, warning some will face arrest. The four women and nine children, who had been living in Roj camp in Syria, are expected to land in Sydney and Melbourne airports on Thursday, according to local media. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he received an alert on Wednesday morning when the group’s travel booking was made. “The government is not...

By Agence France-Presse

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DWHigh7h ago

Australia says 13 IS-linked citizens to fly back from Syria

A group of four Australian women and nine children related to "Islamic State" group have booked their flights from Syria to Australia. Some of them will face charges on arrival.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual6h ago

Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said any returnee suspected of criminal activity would "face the full force of the law without exception," though he did not specify potential charges.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual12h ago

Some IS-linked women set to soon arrive in Australia will be arrested, police say

The group, which the federal government insists was not assisted in returning to Australia, is expected to arrive on Thursday night.

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Daily SabahMixed1h ago

Syria dismantles alleged Hezbollah-linked assassination cells

Syrian authorities said Tuesday they had arrested a Hezbollah-linked cell accused of plotting to assassinate government officials, a charge the Iran-backed Lebanese armed group dis...

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sbs-news5 May, 23:41First to report

Some IS-linked women set to soon arrive in Australia will be arrested, police say

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BBC6 May, 01:47

IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says

le-figaro6 May, 01:49

Australie : retour de 13 ressortissants liés à des djihadistes présumés du groupe État islamique en Syrie

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channel-news-asia6 May, 04:35

Australia says 13 citizens linked to alleged IS members returning from Syria

DW6 May, 04:43

Australia says 13 IS-linked citizens to fly back from Syria

SCMP6 May, 04:52

Australia warns of arrests as 13 people linked to Isis set to return from Syria

jerusalem-post6 May, 05:13

Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home

NPR6 May, 06:07

Police say Australian women with alleged IS ties face charges on return from Syria

ruv6 May, 06:14

Eiga yfir höfði sér handtökur og ákærur vegna tengsla við Íslamska ríkið

aktuality-sk6 May, 06:15

Sýrske úrady zasiahli proti bunke napojenej na Hizballáh, údajne chystala atentáty

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Al Jazeera6 May, 08:21

Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says

n1-serbia6 May, 09:05

Grupa članova porodica boraca ISIS stiže u Australiju iz Sirije, očekuju ih hapšenja i istrage

The Guardian6 May, 09:07

Two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp with most bound for Melbourne

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Daily Sabah6 May, 10:09

Syria dismantles alleged Hezbollah-linked assassination cells

index-hr6 May, 10:57Latest update

Žene i djeca ISIL-ovaca rezervirali karte za Australiju