Group of women and children linked to Islamic State land in Melbourne and Sydney with no arrests
A group of 19 women and children linked to Islamic State is set to arrive in Australia after being held in Syria for several years. The group includes seven women and 12 children, some of whom were born in Syria or Iraq. The Australian government has stated that security agencies have been preparing for their return and will monitor them closely.
- ▪The group is expected to arrive in Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon.
- ▪Most individuals in the group either left Australia over a decade ago or were born in Syria or Iraq.
- ▪Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke emphasized that any members who have committed crimes will face legal consequences.
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Family members of suspected Islamic State militants during a failed attempt to return to Australia from Syria in February. A group of seven women and 12 children are expected to arrive in Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon. Photograph: Baderkhan Ahmad/APView image in fullscreenFamily members of suspected Islamic State militants during a failed attempt to return to Australia from Syria in February. A group of seven women and 12 children are expected to arrive in Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon.
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