Woman accused of IS slavery offences denied bail in Australia
En resumen
- A woman accused of slavery offences linked to the Islamic State group in Syria has been denied bail in Australia.
- She allegedly ordered a Yazidi teenager, purchased by her father for $US10,000, to do chores and prevented her from leaving.
- The court cited her past support for IS as a reason for refusal.
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Por qué importa
A woman accused of slavery offences while supporting the Islamic State group in Syria has had her bail application refused by an Australian court. The charges relate to alleged mistreatment of a Yazidi teenager.
A woman accused of slavery offences while supporting the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria has had her bail application refused.
It is alleged Ms Ahmad ordered a slave to do chores and prevented her from leaving the house, after the accused's father purchased the Yazidi teenager for $US10,000.
The court heard the alleged victim described Ms Ahmad as like the "deputy" of the house.
While the AFP allege Ms Ahmad badly "mistreated" the girl, it is not alleged she physically assaulted her.
Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan said "exceptional circumstances" were needed for bail given Ms Ahmad's past support of IS.
The chief magistrate said these circumstances had not been reached given Ms Ahmad had not shown compelling evidence of renouncing support for the organisation.
Ms Ahmad is facing two slavery charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of 25 years.
It's the first time that crimes against humanity have been tested in the Australian judicial system, with each of the two charges carrying up to 25 years' jail.
The AFP argued Ms Ahmad had not renounced her support for IS and posed an unacceptable risk to the community if she were released on bail.
Preguntas abiertas
- Will Ms Ahmad renounce her support for IS?
- What are the full implications of these charges?
- Will there be further charges or trials?