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Australia arrests 3 women returning from Syria over alleged IS links, slavery offences

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Australian authorities apprehended three women returning from Syria with their children, facing potential slavery and terrorism charges. These repatriated individuals, previously held in Syrian detention camps after the Islamic State's collapse, now confront serious legal proceedings. The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about national security and the welfare of children involved.

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