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Australia charges woman with travelling to Syria and joining Islamic State

Sky News Thursday 28 May 2026, 06:16 UTC 1 min read
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Australia has charged a woman with travelling to Syria and joining the Islamic State. The charges relate to her involvement with the terrorist organisation in Syria.

An aerial view of al-Hol camp, where families linked to Islamic State were held. Pic: AP
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