Charges and Allegations
The women allegedly traveled to Syria in 2014 with their family and engaged in acts of slavery between June 1, 2017, and November 1, 2018, in various locations within Deir ez-Zur province. Kawsar is accused of purchasing an enslaved woman for US$10,000 and exercising ownership rights over her. Both women face charges of intentionally engaging in slave trading and exercising powers of ownership over a person in a manner linked to a systematic attack against civilians.
Court Proceedings
During their appearance before Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan, the court heard that the women would not be applying for bail at this time. However, Zeinab is expected to file a bail application on June 4, with Kawsar's application scheduled for June 16. Peter Morrissey SC, representing Kawsar, indicated that developments during Zeinab's bail hearing could impact Kawsar's request.
Legal Implications
The Australian Federal Police have stated that the charges are terrorism-related, and they are likely to oppose any bail applications. The court documents highlight the severity of the allegations, emphasizing that the actions taken by Kawsar and Zeinab were part of a broader pattern of systemic violence against civilians.
Wrap-up
The case has drawn significant media attention due to the serious nature of the allegations and the implications for counter-terrorism efforts in Australia. As the legal proceedings unfold, the court will examine the evidence presented against the two women, which may set a precedent for similar cases involving Australians who traveled to conflict zones.
Sources
theguardian.com
@hoju-korean.com Editorial Team
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