Return of ISIS Families to Australia Sparks Police Preparedness for Arrests
ISIS families to return to Australia, with police waiting to make arrests
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Four women, labeled as 'ISIS brides', along with nine children, are set to return to Australia from Syria. The Australian Federal Police are prepared to make arrests upon their arrival, while the government emphasizes it has not provided assistance to the group. Integration programs will be required for the minors.
- 01Four women and nine children are returning to Australia from Syria.
- 02Australian Federal Police are ready to make arrests upon their arrival.
- 03The government has not assisted the group in their return.
- 04Minors will undergo integration and therapeutic support programs.
- 05The national terrorism threat level remains unchanged despite their return.
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Four women, referred to as 'ISIS brides', and nine children are expected to arrive in Australia imminently from Syria, with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) prepared to make arrests. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed that while the group has plans to travel to Australia, the government has not provided any assistance. The women and children are set to land in Sydney and Melbourne after flying from Qatar. AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett indicated that some individuals would face arrest, although she did not specify how many. The Australian government has been investigating these women since 2015, gathering evidence to determine if they committed any Commonwealth offences, including terrorism and crimes against humanity. The minors in the group will be required to participate in community integration programs and receive therapeutic support. Despite the group's return, ASIO chief Mike Burgess stated that the national terrorism threat level remains unchanged, although they will be monitored closely. Burke reiterated the government's limited options to prevent citizens from returning to Australia, noting the legal challenges involved.
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The return of these individuals may raise concerns about community safety and the potential for legal actions against them.
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