Australian families released by SDF forced to 'head back' to camp in Syria

A group of Australian families was released from the al-Roj camp in Syria by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for repatriation, but the convoy was stopped by Syrian authorities and forced to return. The Australian government denied any involvement, affirming its policy not to repatriate citizens from Syria and warning of legal consequences for any who return. This failed repatriation attempt highlights the complex situation in northern Syria, where control of detention camps holding suspected Islamic State affiliates is being transferred from the SDF to the Syrian government.