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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rod McGuirk

3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links

Australia Syria IS Families - (AAP IMAGE)

Three Australian women were charged on Friday with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 others whom police allege are linked to the Islamic State group.

The four women and nine children, who have spent years in Roj Camp in the Syrian desert, landed on two Qatar Airways flights from Doha on Thursday despite the Australian government warning they would face charges if they returned.

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