Kid-gloves treatment as ‘ISIS brides’ land in Sydney and Melbourne
Nineteen Australian women and children linked to Islamic State have returned to Australia after being in Syrian camps for over seven years. They were allowed to leave airports in Sydney and Melbourne without arrests, although some may face charges in the future. The authorities' handling of this return contrasts with a previous incident that involved chaotic scenes and arrests.
- ▪The group included seven women and twelve children who arrived from Damascus via Doha.
- ▪None of the women were arrested upon arrival, but government sources indicated that charges may be forthcoming.
- ▪The women were allowed to exit the airports quietly, avoiding media attention and potential confrontations.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/kid-gloves-treatment-as-isis-brides-land-in-sydney-and-melbourne-20260526-p600vj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 19:05:16 +1000 |
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