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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Tony Burke says Australia has few options to block return of 34 women and children from Syrian camp Source The Guardian - World News
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One woman is subject to temporary exclusion order over security concerns, but home affairs minister says group is ‘not consistent’ in their beliefs

Tony Burke says authorities “know the state of mind” of each of the 34 Australian women and children stuck in a Syrian detention camp, but says his options to prevent them returning to Australia are limited.

The home affairs minister, who represents a south-western Sydney electorate with a high Muslim population, also warned Pauline Hanson’s recent derogatory comments against Muslims in Australia could incite violence.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/22/tony-burke-says-australia-has-few-options-to-block-return-of-34-women-and-children-from-syrian-camp-ntwnfb Published At 2026-02-21 20:36:35 (1 week ago)
Created At 2026-02-21 22:30:32 Updated At 2026-02-21 22:30:32