Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria
Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.
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"Australia had become aware that the women were to return home."
— Tony Burke , Politician
Key People
An Australian woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State while in Syria.
An Australian citizen with alleged ties to the Islamic State group.
Home Affairs Minister of Australia.
An Australian citizen linked to the Islamic State group.
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Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.
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