Women and Children With IS Links Land in Australia From Syria

A flight carrying Australian citizens—women and children who had joined the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) group—landed at Melbourne Airport on Tuesday, according to Kyodo News.

The Australian government had earlier warned that these individuals could face criminal charges upon their return. However, the repatriation move proceeded amid ongoing security and humanitarian discussions.

The group is believed to have been living in detention camps in Syria following the collapse of the IS regime. Australia has repeatedly stated it will review each case individually before deciding whether to prosecute.

The incident has sparked debate in Australia over how to handle citizens who once belonged to a terrorist organization, particularly women and children who were not directly involved in combat.