Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State
A 34-year-old woman has been charged in Australia for being a member of the Islamic State group after returning from Syria. She is among several women who have faced legal action upon their return from conflict zones. The Australian government continues to face criticism regarding its handling of these cases and the rights of the children involved.
- ▪The woman, identified as Rayann El Houli, was charged with being a member of a terrorist organization and entering a declared conflict zone.
- ▪She returned to Australia in September along with another woman and is set to appear in a Melbourne court.
- ▪Other women who returned recently also face various charges, including crimes against humanity.
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Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State37 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHelen LivingstoneSydneySupplied: Australian Federal PoliceA 34-year-old woman who returned to Australia from Syria has been charged with being a member of the Islamic State groupA woman with links to the Islamic State group who returned to Australia from Syria last year has been charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation and entering a declared conflict zone, police have said.The 34-year-old arrived in Australia in September along with another woman, police said, and was to appear in a Melbourne court on Thursday.
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