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Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home - Reuters

Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home - Reuters

Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home Reuters

May 6, 2026 at 01:33 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"The government is not assisting and will not assist these individuals. They made an appalling, disgraceful decision."

— Tony Burke , Politician

"Any returnee suspected of criminal activity would face the full force of the law without exception."

— Tony Burke , Politician

"The government is not assisting and will not assist these individuals. They made an appalling, disgraceful decision."

— Tony Burke , Politician

"Any returnee suspected of criminal activity would face the full force of the law without exception."

— Tony Burke , Politician

"Some returning Australians could be arrested and charged upon arrival, while others may remain under investigation."

— Krissy Barrett , Other

"America's effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz is paused while they try to reach a peace deal with Iran."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"These are people who’ve made what is a horrific choice to join a dangerous terrorist organisation and to place their children in an extraordinary situation."

— Anthony Albanese , Politician

"I have received advice in one instance so far of (a temporary exclusion) threshold having been met, and when I received that advice, I acted immediately at that exclusion order."

— Tony Burke , Politician

"Some individuals will be arrested and charged. Some will face continued investigations when they arrive in Australia."

— Krissy Barrett , Other

"The question now is, what’s going to happen when these people arrive? What’s it going to cost Australian taxpayers?"

— Angus Taylor , Politician

"These are women who chose to go to Syria, to a designated terror hot spot declared under law as a crime."

— Jonathon Duniam , Politician

"These are people who’ve made what is a horrific choice to join a dangerous terrorist organisation and to place their children in an extraordinary situation."

— Anthony Albanese , Politician

"I have received advice in one instance so far of (a temporary exclusion) threshold having been met, and when I received that advice, I acted immediately at that exclusion order."

— Tony Burke , Politician

"Some individuals will be arrested and charged. Some will face continued investigations when they arrive in Australia."

— Krissy Barrett , Other

"The question now is, what’s going to happen when these people arrive? What’s it going to cost Australian taxpayers?"

— Angus Taylor , Politician

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Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home - Reuters
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Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home
The Jerusalem Postvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

Australia announced that 13 members of Australian families in Syria, linked to the Islamic State, plan to return home without government assistance. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke emphasized that any returnee suspected of criminal activity would face legal consequences.

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Islamic State-linked families set to return to Australia
The New Dailyvia ai 5 quotes 5 persons

A group of Islamic State-linked families, including four women and nine children, have finalized plans to return to Australia after spending years in a Syrian refugee camp. The government has stated it will not assist their return and warned of potential legal actions upon arrival.

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Citizens linked to Islamic State to return to Australia
The Queenslandervia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

A cohort of Islamic State-linked families has confirmed plans to return to Australia, but some face the prospect of being arrested on arrival. The government has stated it will not assist their return and warned of potential legal actions upon arrival.

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Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home
The Straits Timesvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

Australia confirmed that 13 members of Australian families in Syria, associated with the Islamic State, intend to return home. The government stated it would not assist their return and warned of potential legal actions upon arrival.

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ISIS-linked families to return to Australia
ABC Newsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

A group of Australian women and children with ties to former Islamic State fighters have made plans to travel to Australia from Syria. The government has stated it will not assist their return and warned of potential legal actions upon arrival.

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