ISIS-linked women and children to return to Australia within days
A group of Australian women and children linked to ISIS is set to return to Australia after booking flights from Syria. The group consists of seven women and 13 children, with some women potentially facing terror-related charges upon arrival. The Australian government has stated that it is prepared for their return but will not assist them in the process.
- ▪The group has left the al-Roj refugee camp in Syria and is expected to arrive in Australia within days.
- ▪Nine members of the group are anticipated to land in Melbourne, while others will travel to Sydney.
- ▪Some women in the group may face terror-related charges upon their return to Australia.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 25 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 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
- ▪ Group of women and children linked to Islamic State land in Melbourne and Sydney with no arrests — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ 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 | Mon, 25 May 2026 07:23:09 +0000 |
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ISIS-linked women and children to return to Australia within daysBy political reporters Sara Tomevska and Courtney GouldTopic:Federal GovernmentMon 25 May 2026 at 5:23pmMon 25 May 2026 at 5:23pmMon 25 May 2026 at 5:23pmA group has left the al-Roj refugee camp. (ABC News: Baderkhan Ahmad)In short: Most of the remaining so-called ISIS bride cohort in Syria have booked tickets to return to Australia. The group of seven women and 13 children are expected to arrive in Australia within days.
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