Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory face court

Two Australian women, Kawsar Ahmad and Zeinab Ahmad, have appeared in a Melbourne court accused of slavery offenses committed in Islamic State territory in Syria. Neither woman applied for bail during the brief hearing.

11 May, 05:13 — 11 May, 05:13

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Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory in Syria face Melbourne court

Kawsar Ahmad, 53, also known as Abbas, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, did not apply during brief hearing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Two Australian women charged with slavery offences that allegedly occurred while they lived under Islamic State rule 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 Vict...

By Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter

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Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory face court

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