Australian authorities are set to take two women to court for their alleged roles in crimes committed during the brutal reign of the Islamic State in Syria. Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, are expected to apply for bail in a Melbourne court after being arrested at the city's airport on Thursday. The pair, who were taken into custody by counter-terrorism officers, are among several individuals charged with committing crimes against humanity, including slavery offenses, during the Islamic State's rule in Syria. The case has sparked widespread interest and raises questions about the accountability of individuals involved in the extremist group's atrocities.
Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, set to apply for bail in Melbourne as Janai Safar, 32, due to face Sydney court on separate charges including joining a terrorist organisationTwo Australian women charged with committing crimes against humanity including slavery offences during the rule of Islamic State in Syria have faced a Melbourne court.Kawsar Ahmad, 53, also known as Abbas, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, were arrested by officers from the Victorian joint counter-terrorism team at Melbourne airport on Thursday. Continue reading...
