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Canberra reiterates rejection of repatriating ISIS-linked families

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Australia on Sunday denied reports that it ispreparing to repatriate families linked to ISIS held in the Roj camp innortheastern Syria.

    Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke told ABC News that aSunday Telegraph report alleging coordination with state authorities on areturn operation is inaccurate. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese previously saidthat the government does not support the return of nationals detained in Syriaover alleged ISIS ties and confirmed that anyone who reenters in breach ofAustralian law would face prosecution.

    Under Australian law, ISIS is listed as a terroristorganization. Membership carries a maximum sentence of 25 years, and dualnationals involved with the group may lose citizenship.

    Around 34 Australian women and children were brieflyreleased from the Roj camp on Monday before returning due to technicalcomplications. Despite political objections, they are expected to travel toDamascus ahead of any potential onward transfer.

    Roj camp, in the Derik area of northeastern Syria, isthe second-largest facility for families linked to ISIS after Al-Hol in Hasakahprovince. Camp authorities report that it holds 2,201 individuals from about 40countries.

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