Three women accused of being ISIS brides were arrested in Melbourne on terror and slavery charges after years in a Syrian camp, thrusting repatriation and justice back into the spotlight.

Video: 'ISIS bride' charged after returning to Australia from Syrian refugee camp The 34-year-old woman allegedly travelled to Syria to join ISIS before being detained for years in the Al-Hawl refugee ...

15:08, Sun, Dec 17, 2023 Updated: 15:08, Sun, Dec 17, 2023 International pressure is mounting on government ministers to allow the repatriation of 'jihadi brides' who fled the UK to join ISIS. Lobby ...

She was among the first women to leave Australia and join the Islamist war against the West. Now she is stuck there.

On 7 May 2026, news.com.au published a version of this article about Kawsar Abbas (also referred to as Kawsar Ahmad). A photo of Fatma Mallouk was mistakenly used in that publication. Mrs Mallouk is ...

The identity of the woman who has been barred from returning can now be revealed. Her daughter, who is also now stuck in ...