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Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory in Syria face Melbourne court
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Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory in Syria face Melbourne court

The Guardian · May 11, 2026, 5:13 AM

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Kawsar Ahmad, 53, also known as Abbas, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, did not apply during brief hearing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Two Australian women charged with slavery offences that allegedly occurred while they lived under Islamic State rule in Syria have faced a Melbourne court.Kawsar Ahmad, 53, also known as Abbas, and her daughter, Zeinab Ahmad, 31, were arrested by officers from the Victorian joint counter-terrorism team at Melbourne airport on Thursday. Continue reading...

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