Australia refuses repatriation help for citizens in Syria camp
Australia has declined to assist in the repatriation of its citizens from a camp in Syria linked to suspected Daesh militants. Four Australian women and nine children have left the Roj camp, but the government maintains that its priority is national security. The situation has sparked controversy, with some politicians expressing concerns about the potential threat these individuals may pose upon their return.
- ▪Australia has refused to help repatriate citizens related to suspected Daesh militants.
- ▪Four Australian women and nine children left the Roj camp in northeastern Syria.
- ▪The Australian government stated that its priority is the safety of Australians and national interests.
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Australia refuses repatriation help for citizens in Syria camp Members of Australian families at Roj Camp in eastern Syria, housing people with alleged ties to Daesh militants, prepare to leave for Damascus as part of a second repatriation effort by Syrian authorities on April 24, 2026. (AP) Short Url https://arab.news/4f6ry Updated 25 April 2026 07:46 AFP April 25, 2026 04:35 Follow Australia refuses repatriation help for citizens in Syria camp National broadcaster ABC said four Australian women and nine of their children and grandchildren had left the Roj camp in northeastern Syria on Friday The government’s “overriding priority” was the safety of Australians and the protection of Australia’s national interests — spokesperson Updated 25 April 2026 07:46 AFP April 25, 2026 04:35 Follow…
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