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Planes carrying IS-linked family members land in Australia, with police expected to make arrests

the Guardian·the Guardian·26 days ago
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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 . Some of the women may face arrest and possible criminal charges – including terrorism and slavery related offences – with the Australian fafterederal police (AFP) expected to provide an update later on Thursday. A plane believed to be carrying Kawsar Abbas, her eldest daughters Zahra and Zeinab, and eight children and grandchildren, landed in Melbourne at about 5.30pm Thursday, after a journey that began in Damascus on Wednesday. A second flight, believed to be carrying Janai Safar and her child, has also landed in Sydney . Guardian Australia has attempted to contact family members and legal representatives for all four women.…

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