Nightly raids and violent beatings: Australia urged to accept citizens trapped in Syria as conditions in Roj camp deteriorate

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ben Doherty and Nino BucciFebruary 21, 2026 at 01:48 AM

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Conditions are worsening at the Roj camp in northeastern Syria, where 34 Australians, including 11 women and 23 children, are being held. These individuals were forcibly returned to the camp on Monday and found their living area, previously known as "Australia Street," destroyed and their belongings confiscated. Aid workers describe the conditions as "dire," citing reports of near-nightly raids and increasingly violent beatings. The deteriorating situation has prompted calls for Australia to repatriate its citizens, arguing that remaining in the camp poses a greater risk to their safety and well-being. The future of the Australians in the camp remains uncertain.

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north-eastern Syrian 60% Australian ×270% Syria 80% Roj camp ×285% Australia ×290%

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roj camp 90% syria 90% australian citizens 80% repatriation 70% deteriorating conditions 70% aid workers 60% violent beatings 60% nightly raids 60% australia 50% women and children 50%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Australia

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