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Kirsty Rosse-Emile seeks return to Australia from Syrian refugee camp

Feb 23, 2026, 2:23 PM10
(Update: Feb 23, 2026, 2:23 PM)
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Kirsty Rosse-Emile seeks return to Australia from Syrian refugee camp

  • Kirsty Rosse-Emile lived with her husband Nabil Kadmiry in Melbourne before moving to Syria in 2014.
  • She is currently in a Syrian refugee camp and has pleaded for the Australian government to assist in her return.
  • Concerns arise about the possible cultural and ideological impact on Australian society if she returns.
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Kirsty Rosse-Emile, an Australian woman, became identified as one of the 11 Australian women known as ISIS brides who are currently in a Syrian refugee camp. Her journey began in late 2010 when she lived with her husband Nabil Kadmiry in south-east Melbourne, Australia. Reports state that she married Kadmiry at a young age, around 14, and later moved to Syria in 2014, where she became involved with ISIS activities. According to former housemate Sara, Rosse-Emile expressed a desire to engage in bomb-making, raising concerns about her mindset regarding violence. Following the territorial defeat of ISIS in 2019, reports indicated that she found herself in a refugee camp, pleading for repatriation to Australia. Her father contested her claims of being tricked into going to Syria, asserting that she sought to live in a Muslim country governed by Sharia law. The Australian government faced scrutiny and pressure to assist Rosse-Emile and others like her to return home, amidst fears about their potential impact on society if they were allowed back in the country.

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