Islamic State
Daughter of ‘ISIS bride’ in school, enjoying freedoms of Australia
Zeinab Ahmad wants to be released on bail to reunite with her seven-year-old, who lived with her in a tent in Syria until their return to Australia last month.
- Erin Pearson
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Bondi gunman dropped to bottom tier of terror watchlist before alleged attack
This masthead can also reveal new details of Naveed Akram’s legal strategy and an al-Qaeda cleric’s hold on him and his slain father.
- Perry Duffin
‘Hate those bastards’: ISIS bride’s uncle unleashes on ‘evil’ terror group
Abraham Abbas has offered his home and financial support for charged ISIS bride Zeinab Ahmad if she is released on bail, saying the terror organisation goes against everything he stands for.
- Erin Pearson
ISIS bride acted like ‘deputy’ to abusive father after family bought teen slave, police claim
A slave captured by Islamic State was sold to a Melbourne family living in Syria for sex and housework, a court has been told.
- Erin Pearson
‘ISIS bride’ accused of trying to indoctrinate children into terrorism before return to Australia
Rayann El Houli insists she has since renounced violent extremism, but hasn’t completed an anti-terror program because it was “a bit much” for her.
- Erin Pearson
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Australian-based ISIS victims don’t want the ‘brides’ settled here. For them, it’s personal
Four thousand Yazidi people fled Syria after an ISIS genocide and settled in Australia. Their stories should be heard.
- Jacqueline Maley
‘ISIS bride’ charged with terror offences as AFP reveals eight investigations
The AFP says the arrest should demonstrate that it will continue investigations for as long as it takes, amid a furious political atmosphere surrounding the so-called ISIS brides.
- Michael Bachelard, Lachlan Abbott, Matthew Knott and Brittany Busch
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- Angus Taylor
Medical condition of last child from IS-linked group revealed as NSW asks for funding
The records are expected to form part of Hodan Abby’s bid to return home after the rest of the cohort arrived in Australia in controversial circumstances.
- Mostafa Rachwani and Nick Newling
Photographer shoved as ‘ISIS brides’ escorted from airports without arrest
None of the women returning have been arrested, but government sources have told this masthead some women may be charged in coming days.
- Michael Bachelard, Mostafa Rachwani and Angus Delaney
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‘ISIS bride’ barred from returning to Australia fled to Syria as teen to join jihadis
The identity of the woman who has been barred from returning can now be revealed. Her daughter, who is also now stuck in Syria, has serious medical issues caused by shrapnel wounds she suffered as a baby.
- Michael Bachelard and Brittany Busch