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.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Planes carrying 19 Australians linked to Islamic State group land in Australia - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Airliner carrying Australian women linked to Islamic State group lands in Melbourne — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Breaking: Another group of ISIS-linked women and children land in Australia — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ 19 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State group set to return from Syria — ABC News — International
- ▪ Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 10:45:52 GMT |
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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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