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'ISIS brides' return to Australia | DW News

May 8, 2026 1 min
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Thirteen Australian women and children, formerly associated with the Islamic State in Syria, have returned to Australia, sparking public debate and legal action.

This report covers the arrival of 13 Australian women and children in Melbourne after years of living in a Syrian refugee camp designated for Islamic State families. Upon their return, Australian counter-terrorism forces arrested two women on charges related to slavery, while another was apprehended for crimes against humanity. Their return has polarized public opinion, with rights groups calling for repatriation, while opponents argue they should face the consequences of their involvement with the terrorist organization.

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