Two Australian women were arrested at Melbourne Airport and charged with slavery-related offenses upon returning from a Syrian detention camp, where they had been held for over seven years following the collapse of the Islamic State group.
Key points
- The 53-year-old mother and 31-year-old daughter face charges of crimes against humanity, including owning and using a slave.
- Police allege the older woman was complicit in purchasing a female slave for US$10,000, while the younger woman kept the victim in their home.
- A third Australian woman was arrested at Sydney Airport on separate charges of joining the Islamic State extremist group.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing legal and security challenges nations face in managing the return of citizens previously linked to the Islamic State in Syria.
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