Government to monitor Australian fighters linked to ISIS transfer

Intelligence officers may soon interrogate 13 Australian fighters linked to ISIS, recently transferred from Syria to Al-Karkh Central Prison in Iraq. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated the government is monitoring the situation, emphasizing community safety and the importance of keeping the fighters detained. Concerns arise regarding the potential return of these prisoners to Australia, while discussions about their repatriation are ongoing. Experts suggest that any interviews would depend on the intelligence value and risk assessments.

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