A mission is underway to convey the wives and youngsters of former Islamic State fighters residence to Australia from refugee camps in Syria.
About 20 girls and 40 youngsters have been held within the detention camps there for the reason that fall of the Islamic State in 2019.
9News understands Australian officers have already visited the camps earlier this yr to confirm their identities.
They're largely the Australian wives, sisters and youngsters of Islamic State fighters, however a lot of them insist they have been taken to the Center East in opposition to their will.
Issues have repeatedly been raised for his or her welfare.
The previous federal authorities resisted calls for his or her repatriation, arguing there have been safety considerations in bringing individuals again from Syria.
However House Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil instructed 9 newspapers the present authorities's overriding precedence was the safety of Australians.
The households are prone to be introduced again to Australia steadily within the coming months.
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