IS women and children leave Syria, two left behind
Nineteen Australian women and children linked to Islamic State have returned to Australia from Syria, leaving two individuals behind due to a temporary exclusion order. The order, imposed by the Australian government, prevented one woman and her child from returning. The remaining group is expected to face potential criminal charges upon arrival.
- ▪Nineteen Australian women and children linked to Islamic State flew out of Syria late on Monday night.
- ▪Two individuals were left behind due to a temporary exclusion order imposed by the Australian government.
- ▪The last group of 'IS brides' that returned to Australia saw three out of four women arrested.
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