On February 17, 2026, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that his government will not repatriate a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State from the Roj camp in Syria. This decision follows a recent incident where Syrian authorities turned back the group after they attempted to leave the camp, which has housed them for nearly seven years. Albanese reiterated that those returning without authorization could face prosecution under Australian law, stating, "If you make your bed, you'll lie in it," highlighting the government's strict stance against aiding individuals linked to terrorism. Notably, none of the Australians in al-Roj have been formally charged with a crime, and some children were born in the camp (ABC International, NPR).