'ISIS bride' charged with slavery poses risk if granted bail, court hears
Zeinab Ahmad, an Australian woman charged with slavery offenses related to her time with the Islamic State in Syria, is seeking bail. The court heard that her father purchased a Yazidi teenager for sexual servitude, while Ahmad allegedly did not physically harm the girl but treated her poorly. The Australian Federal Police argue that releasing Ahmad on bail would pose an unacceptable risk to the community.
- ▪Zeinab Ahmad has been charged with enslavement and use of a slave after returning to Australia from Syria.
- ▪Her father allegedly bought a Yazidi teenager for $14,000 to force her into sexual servitude.
- ▪The Australian Federal Police argue that Ahmad poses an unacceptable risk if released on bail.
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Court hears Syria returnee Zeinab Ahmad has not renounced Islamic State groupJBy James OatenTopic:Law, Crime and JusticeFri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:46pmFri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:46pmFri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:46pmZeinab Ahmad has been charged with enslavement and use of a slave. (Illustration: Anita Lester)In short:Zeinab Ahmad, who recently returned to Australia, is seeking bail after she was charged with slavery offences after allegedly crossing into Syria with her family in 2015.The court heard her father bought a Yazidi teenager for $14,000 to be forced into sexual servitude.What's next?The Australian Federal Police argues Ms Ahmad would pose an unacceptable risk to the community if released on bail.abc.net.au/news/court-hears-zeinab-ahmad-has-not-renounced-islamic-state/106763672Link copiedShareShare…
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