Four ISIS-linked women and nine children have returned to Australia, with chaotic scenes playing out at Sydney and Melbourne airports last night.
So called ISIS bride Janai Safar, 32, was arrested on arrival into Sydney International Airport, while two women, grandmother Kawsar Abbas, 53, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, were arrested on arrival into Melbourne International Airport.
Australian Federal Police said a 53-year-old has been charged with four counts of crimes against humanity, and a 31-year-old has been charged with two counts of crimes against humanity.
The women are expected to face Melbourne Magistrates Court today.
A 32-year-old, believed to be Janai Safar, was earlier charged for allegedly entering and remaining in a declared conflict zone and being a member of a terrorist organisation. She faced face Downing Centre Local Court where she was denied bail.
Kawsar Abbas’ other daughter, 33-year-old Zahra Ahmad, was not arrested, leaving Melbourne airport last night as a free woman.
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