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Australia repatriates Isis brides and their children

Four women and their 13 children held in a Syrian camp since the defeat of Islamic State have been repatriated to Australia in a secretive mission.

The women, who had travelled from Australia with partners who were sympathisers or combatants, posed a serious security risk, Peter Dutton, Australia’s opposition leader, said. Their arrival in Sydney was confirmed by Clare O’Neil, the home affairs minister, who said they could face “law enforcement action” if there were evidence of any offences having been committed.

The women will be fitted with ankle tags, must live under curfew and could be charged with entering the former Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa. O’Neil said security and welfare concerns had influenced the decision. Officials assessed the group as being the most

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