Australian Women Charged with Enslavement in Syria

May 8, 2026

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May 8, 2026 00:32

Daesh-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria

## Arrest and Charges

Two Australian women have been charged with crimes against humanity after allegedly keeping a female slave in Syria. The mother, aged 53, and her 31-year-old daughter were arrested upon their return to Melbourne from a Syrian detention camp. They had been in Syria since 2014, supporting the Daesh group.

## Allegations

The Australian Federal Police accused the older woman of being complicit in purchasing a female slave for $10,000, while the daughter is alleged to have kept the slave in their home. These charges come as part of ongoing efforts to address the actions of citizens who joined Daesh.

## Broader Context

Many Western women traveled to the Middle East during the rise of Daesh, often following partners involved with the group. Countries like Australia continue to face challenges in dealing with citizens who were part of Daesh and are now returning home.

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