Syria
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- Islamic State
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
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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
- Exclusive
- Islamic State
‘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
Who are the IS brides trying to get home?
Seven women and 14 children who have been stuck in Syrian internment camps for years are trying to make their way home after an earlier repatriation on May 7. What do we know about them?
- Michael Bachelard
‘ISIS bride’ Janai Safar refused bail after arrest on terror charges
The 32-year-old will remain in Silverwater Correctional Complex in Sydney following her return to Australia from Syria.
- Mostafa Rachwani and Amber Schultz
- Opinion
- National security
Islamic State wives’ return is no threat, but our cruelty to their kids is shameful
The four women face some of the toughest counter-terrorism laws in the democratic world upon their return. I worry for their children, the victims of callous indifference from our politicians.
- Ben Saul
What is known about the IS-linked families about to arrive in Australia
Four women and nine children linked to Islamic State are set to arrive in Melbourne and Sydney. Here’s what we know about the group.
- Nick Newling
- Updated
- Islamic State
Identities of IS families revealed ahead of return and arrest in Australia
Some of the 13 Australians in Syria with links to Islamic State will be arrested and charged when they return to Australia. All are returning to Sydney or Melbourne.
- Matthew Knott, Mostafa Rachwani and Perry Duffin
Albanese says Australia has nothing to do with Syrian moves to turn back ISIS families from airport
The women, who had been hoping to return to Australia with their children, never reached Damascus International Airport despite securing flights.
- Nick Newling
- Exclusive
- Islamic State
US government expressed frustration at government ‘opposition’ to ISIS bride repatriation
The prime minister also denied having a change of heart about the four women and their children as major parties harden their stance on immigration.
- Mostafa Rachwani and Nick Newling