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Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 16, 2026 at 08:18 PM
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A group of 34 Australian women and children, held in Roj camp in northern Syria for nearly seven years due to their links to ISIS, were temporarily released on Monday. The group, believed to be relatives of ISIS fighters, was initially heading home after the Australian government had previously refused repatriation. However, their release was halted for "technical reasons," and they were returned to the camp. The reason for the reversal is unclear, but reports suggest a failure to coordinate permissions. Roj camp houses over 2,000 individuals from 40 nationalities, primarily women and children, since ISIS lost its territory in Syria in 2019. The camp director has appealed to all countries to repatriate their citizens, citing concerns about the children growing up surrounded by dangerous ideologies.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) 30% Hakmiyeh Ibrahim 30% Damascus 40% Shamima Begum ×240% Beirut 40% Reuters ×250% Australian Government ×260% Roj camp ×470% Australia ×380% Syria ×680% Islamic State (IS) ×590%

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is families 90% syria camp 80% islamic state 70% repatriation 70% roj camp 70% australian government 60% foreign fighters 50% national security 40%

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