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Thirteen Australians including women and children return from Syrian IS camp under police probe

International
Published on 7 May 2026
Thirteen Australians including women and children return from Syrian IS camp under police probe

Separate Qatar Airways flights brought them home

Thirteen Australians, including women and children, have returned to Australia after years in a Syrian desert camp, where authorities say they may have ties to the Islamic State group. Police are now investigating whether criminal charges should be pursued, with the group arriving on separate Qatar Airways flights in Melbourne and Sydney. The probe focuses on potential roles and affiliations linked to IS.

  • Thirteen Australians returned after years in a Syrian desert camp
  • Authorities allege possible Islamic State ties
  • Police will assess grounds for potential criminal charges
  • Arrivals included separate Qatar Airways flights in Melbourne and Sydney
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