Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home

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A second group of seven Australian women and twelve children linked to the Islamic State is planning to return home from a Syrian refugee camp. Australian authorities stated they are not assisting the travel and asserted those convicted of crimes will face legal consequences.

SYDNEY, May 26 (Reuters) - A group of seven Australian women and 12 children linked to the Islamic State militant group have made travel plans to return home, authorities said on Tuesday, in what would be the second such Australian group to leave a Syrian refugee camp this month. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the government was not assisting their travel and that any who have committed crimes "can expect to face the full force of the law".