Women and children from alleged IS-linked families about to return to Australia from Syria, Tony Burke says
Key takeaways
- Four women and nine of their children and grandchildren left the camp in north-east Syria and are intending to fly to Australia.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Albanese government has confirmed that four Australian women and nine of their children who were linked to suspected Islamic State fighters in Syria are set to travel home.
- The group of 13 were expected to fly into Australia very soon, the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said on Wednesday.
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Al-Roj detention camp in Syria in February 2026. Four women and nine of their children and grandchildren left the camp in north-east Syria and are intending to fly to Australia. Photograph: Baderkhan Ahmad View image in fullscreen Al-Roj detention camp in Syria in February 2026. Four women and nine of their children and grandchildren left the camp in north-east Syria and are intending to fly to Australia. Photograph: Baderkhan Ahmad Australia news Women and children from alleged IS-linked families about to return to Australia from Syria, Tony Burke saysHome affairs minister says government continues to refuse to assist the group of 13, who are expected leave Syria soon
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Albanese government has confirmed that four Australian women and nine of their children who were linked to suspected Islamic State fighters in Syria are set to travel home.
The group of 13 were expected to fly into Australia very soon, the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said on Wednesday.