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Women linked to IS fighters return to Australia

Several women tied to Islamic State jihadists arrived back in Australia after years spent in Syria, where they allegedly joined the group’s self-declared caliphate.

Published May 7, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A group of women linked to Islamic State jihadists arrived in Australia on Thursday, returning home years after allegedly sneaking into Syria to join the group’s self-declared caliphate. The report did not provide further details on the number of women, their identities or whether any legal action will follow.