First plane carrying IS-linked family members lands in Australia, with police expected to make arrests
The group of 13 women and children left Syria for Australia on Wednesday, with authorities saying some adults may be charged A group of 11 women and children have landed in Melbourne after being detained for more than seven years in Syrian detention camps since the fall of Islamic State. Some the women face possible criminal charges – including terrorism and slavery related offences – with the Australian federal police (AFP) expected to provide an update later on Thursday.
Group of 13 women and children left Syria for Australia on Wednesday, with authorities saying some adults may be charged
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Thirteen women and children have landed in Australia after being detained for more than seven years in Syrian detention camps following the fall of Islamic State.
One of the women, Janai Safar, was taken into custody by Australian federal police officers shortly after she and her child landed in Sydney from Doha on Thursday evening.
Passengers who were on the flight said they saw four officers board the plane and escort three people, including a man, woman, and child, off the plane.
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