Australians suspected of IS links likely to face trial in Iraq | ABC NEWS
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A dozen Australians accused of working with the Islamic State are set to face trial in Iraq after being transferred from Syrian prisons. Perth-born paediatrician Tareq Kamleh and Yusuf Zahab are believed to be among the prisoners currently held in Iraqi detention. Thousands of prisoners from Arab states, 19 EU nations and 32 other countries are set to face trial for alleged involvement with the Islamist militant group, while the Judicial Council allows diplomatic staff of several countries and the Red Cross to visit the detainees. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/australians-accused-of-involvement-with-is-face-trial/107104932 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewschannel
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